Oregon § 52.790 Additional time for appearances; default and dismissal

Oregon Statutes

§ 52.790 — Additional time for appearances; default and dismissal

Oregon § 52.790

Vol.1

Title 6Justice Courts

Ch. 52Civil Actions; Small Claims

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 52.790 (2026).

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(1)Upon written request, the court may extend to the parties additional time within which to make formal appearances required in the small claims department.

(2)If the defendant fails to pay the claim, demand a hearing or demand a jury trial, upon written request from the plaintiff, the court shall enter a judgment against the defendant for the relief claimed plus the amount of the small claims fee and service expenses paid by the plaintiff.

(3)If the plaintiff fails within the time provided to file a formal complaint pursuant to ORS 52.785 (3), the court shall:

(a)Dismiss the case without prejudice; and

(b)If the defendant applies therefor in writing to the court not later than 30 days after the expiration of the time provided for the plaintiff to file a formal complaint, refund to t

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(1) Upon written request, the court may extend to the parties additional time within which to make formal appearances required in the small claims department.
(2) If the defendant fails to pay the claim, demand a hearing or demand a jury trial, upon written request from the plaintiff, the court shall enter a judgment against the defendant for the relief claimed plus the amount of the small claims fee and service expenses paid by the plaintiff.
(3) If the plaintiff fails within the time provided to file a formal complaint pursuant to ORS 52.785 (3), the court shall:
(a) Dismiss the case without prejudice; and
(b) If the defendant applies therefor in writing to the court not later than 30 days after the expiration of the time provided for the plaintiff to file a formal complaint, refund to the defendant the amount of the jury trial fee paid by the defendant under ORS 52.780 (2)(c).
(4) If the defendant appears at the time set for hearing but no appearance is made by the plaintiff, the claim shall be dismissed with prejudice. If neither party appears, the claim shall be dismissed without prejudice.
(5) Upon good cause shown within 60 days, the court may set aside a default judgment or dismissal and reset the claim for hearing.