(2) If a defendant in a civil action subject to the jurisdiction of a justice court does not reside in this state, the action may be commenced in any justice district of this state.
(3) If all parties reside in the same justice district, a civil action may be brought only in the justice court for that justice district.
(4) Motions for change of venue in justice courts are subject to the same laws governing change of venue in circuit court. [Amended by 1999 c.605 §2]
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.