2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 55
ORS Chapter 42
42.250 Terms construed as generally accepted; evidence of other signification.

OR Rev Stat § 42.250 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

The terms of a writing are presumed to have been used in their primary and general acceptation, but evidence is admissible that they have a technical, local, or otherwise peculiar signification and were used and understood in the particular instance, in which case the agreement shall be construed accordingly.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Oregon may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

2011 Oregon Revised Statutes ORS Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 55 ORS Chapter 42 42.250 Terms construed as generally accepted; evidence of other signification.

2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 55
ORS Chapter 42
42.250 Terms construed as generally accepted; evidence of other signification.