The court shall examine the application for judgment. If answer and defense is filed by any defendant or other interested person, the matter shall be heard in a summary manner without other pleading. [Amended by 2003 c.576 § 416]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 312.080

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100