(2) When an action is founded on an alleged tort, it may be commenced either in the county where the cause of action arose or in the county where the defendants, or one of them, reside or may be found at the commencement of the action.
(3) When the defendant has contracted to perform an obligation in a particular county, action may be commenced either in that county or in the county where the defendants, or one of them, reside or may be found at the commencement of the action. [1973 c.446 §2; 2015 c.27 §3]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 046 - Small Claims Department of Circuit Court
Section 46.405 - Small claims department; jurisdiction.
Section 46.415 - Circuit judges to sit in department; procedure.
Section 46.425 - Commencement of actions; contents of claim.
Section 46.445 - Notice of claim; content; service.
Section 46.455 - Admission or denial of claim; request for jury trial.
Section 46.461 - Counterclaims; fee; transfer of case to circuit court.
Section 46.475 - Additional time for appearances; default and dismissal.
Section 46.485 - Extent and effect of small claims judgment.
Section 46.488 - Lien effect of small claims judgments.