Oregon Statutes 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. § 3911 as in effect on May 8, 2009.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 30.136
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(2) An action brought by a servicemember to enforce a right or remedy under 50 U.S.C. § 3901 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. § 3901 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; 2019 c.13 § 18]