2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 030 - Actions and Suits in Particular Cases
Section 30.136 - Action to enforce right or remedy under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

(1) As used in this section and ORS 30.138, "servicemember" has the meaning given that term in 50 U.S.C. App. 511 as in effect on May 8, 2009.

(2) An action brought by a servicemember to enforce a right or remedy under 50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq. is not subject to court-ordered arbitration under ORS 36.400 to 36.425 unless the parties to the action stipulate in writing to arbitration after the action is commenced.

(3) In addition to the counties specified in ORS 14.080, an action brought by a servicemember to enforce a right or remedy under 50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq. may be brought in the Oregon county where the servicemember resides or where the servicemember was a resident at the time of bringing the action.

(4) Any contract term or provision providing for a choice of forum other than Oregon in an agreement entered into by a servicemember who resides in Oregon or is a resident of Oregon is voidable at the election of the servicemember. [2009 c.83 §1]

Note: Section 4, chapter 83, Oregon Laws 2009, provides:

Sec. 4. Sections 1 and 2 of this 2009 Act [30.136 and 30.138] apply only to conduct that violates 50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq. that occurs on or after the effective date of this 2009 Act [May 8, 2009].

[2009 c.83 §4]