A lien created by ORS § 87.503 may be foreclosed by an action in the circuit court in accordance with ORS Chapter 88. In a suit to foreclose a lien created by ORS § 87.503, the court, upon entering judgment for the lien claimant, shall allow as part of the lien the moneys paid for the recording of the notice of lien under ORS § 87.517. The court shall also allow reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal to the prevailing party. [1995 c.749 § 6]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 87.522

  • 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.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

 

See note under 87.501.

 

[Repealed by 1975 c.648 § 72]