2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 3, Chapters 90 - 130
ORS Chapter 109
109.090 Interpretation of ORS 109.060 to 109.090.


OR Rev Stat § 109.090 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

(1) The provisions of ORS 109.060 to 109.090 shall apply to all persons, irrespective of whether they are born before or after August 20, 1957. ORS 109.060 to 109.090 shall not be construed to affect a decree of distribution entered, or any probate proceeding closed, prior to August 20, 1957.

(2) ORS 109.060 to 109.090 shall be liberally construed, with the view of effectuating their objects, notwithstanding the rule of common law that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed. [1957 c.411 5,6; 1983 c.740 11]

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