Oregon Statutes 109.237 – Attorney fees
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In any proceeding brought to modify or compel compliance with an order of the court issued under ORS § 109.124 to 109.230, the court may render judgment awarding to a party, or directly to the party’s attorney, a sum of money determined to be reasonable as an attorney fee and costs and expenses of suit, which judgment may include expert witness fees, in preparation for and at trial and on appeal. [1989 c.417 § 1]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 109.237
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
109.237 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 109 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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