Oregon Statutes 130.445 – Dismissal for want of prosecution
(1) If the trustee does not file a petition to close the case under ORS § 130.440 within one year after filing a petition under ORS § 130.355, the court clerk shall mail a notice to the trustee, or the attorney for the trustee if the trustee is represented by counsel, informing the trustee that a judgment of dismissal will be entered in the case for want of prosecution unless an application for a continuance is made to the court and good cause is shown within 60 days after the date of the notice. Good cause for a continuance includes the pendency of a separate action under ORS § 130.400 (4).
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 130.445
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(2) If an application for a continuance is not made under this section, or the court fails to find good cause for a continuance, the court shall enter a judgment of dismissal of the proceeding without prejudice. The dismissal does not bar a claimant’s right to pursue claims against a trustee, and a claimant shall have the same rights as if the trustee filed no proceeding. [Formerly 128.298]