A person shall not testify or otherwise present evidence regarding an appraisal or appraisal report in a proceeding under ORS § 183.413 to 183.497, a circuit court action or otherwise before a lawfully established board or commission unless the person has prepared a written report on the appraisal or appraisal report prior to presenting testimony or evidence. [1997 c.417 § 7]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 674.410

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

 

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