(a) For the recovery of money or damages only, when the amount claimed does not exceed $10,000.
(b) For the recovery of specific personal property, when the value of the property claimed and the damages for the detention do not exceed $10,000.
(c) For the recovery of any penalty or forfeiture, whether given by statute or arising out of contract, not exceeding $10,000.
(d) To give judgment without action, upon the confession of the defendant for any of the causes specified in this section, except for a penalty or forfeiture imposed by statute.
(2) For purposes of this section, the amount claimed, value of property, damages or any amount in controversy does not include any amount claimed as costs and disbursements or attorney fees as defined by ORCP 68 A. [Amended by 1973 c.625 §2; 1979 c.447 §1; 1983 c.149 §2; 1989 c.839 §34; 1993 c.735 §10; 1997 c.801 §107; 1999 c.84 §4; 2007 c.71 §13; 2007 c.125 §4; 2011 c.595 §52a]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 051 - Justice Courts; Jurisdiction
Section 51.025 - Justice court as court of record.
Section 51.028 - Justice court ceasing operation as court of record.
Section 51.050 - Criminal jurisdiction; transfer to circuit court.
Section 51.055 - Notice to Department of State Police of conviction; rules.
Section 51.080 - Civil jurisdiction of justice court.
Section 51.090 - Civil jurisdiction not to extend to certain actions.
Section 51.100 - Where action may be commenced in civil cases.
Section 51.105 - Recording and reporting of proceedings.
Section 51.120 - Justice court docket.
Section 51.140 - Office, courtroom and clerical assistance; books, office equipment and supplies.
Section 51.240 - Qualifications for office.
Section 51.245 - Continuing education.
Section 51.260 - Filling vacancy; temporary appointment; appointment during justice’s vacation.
Section 51.300 - Temporary service by circuit court judge or other justice of the peace.
Section 51.310 - Schedule of fees; payment of fees to county treasurer.