The only pleadings on the part of the defendant are the demurrer and plea. [Formerly 135.430]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 135.315

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.

 

[Amended by 1961 c.696 § 2; 1967 c.475 § 2; 1973 c.836 § 134; renumbered 135.045]