(2) As used in this section, "maker" means the original party to the contract which is the subject of the action or suit who is the predecessor in interest of the plaintiff under the contract.
(3) A maker shall be liable under this section only if the defense successfully asserted by the defendant existed at the time of the assignment of the contract. [1975 c.623 §2; 1989 c.1065 §1; 2001 c.542 §4]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 020 - Attorney Fees; Costs and Disbursements
Section 20.080 - Attorney fees for certain small tort claims.
Section 20.082 - Attorney fees for small contract claims.
Section 20.096 - Reciprocity of attorney fees and costs in proceedings to enforce contract.
Section 20.115 - Service expenses recoverable as costs and disbursements.
Section 20.190 - Prevailing party fees.
Section 20.220 - Appeal on attorney fees and costs; effect of reversal or modification.
Section 20.310 - Costs and disbursements in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals.