Tag Archives: Oregon Court of Appeals

Good fences sometimes make bad neighbors

Posted on October 17, 2013 by ksroggendorf

On October 9, 2013, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Minihan v. Stiglich, a boundary dispute case that has festered between two West Linn neighbors for nearly a decade.  The dispute involved a communal strip of land that provided access … Continue reading →

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A Release signed during minority continues in effect after reaching 18, sometimes

Posted on September 5, 2013 by ksroggendorf

The Oregon Court of Appeals today issued its decision in Bagley v. Mt. Bachelor, Inc., A148231 (September 5, 2013), holding that a full release from negligence applies even though the person was a minor when originally signed (with parental approval), … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense can be based on Prior physical violence between the parties

Posted on September 4, 2013 by ksroggendorf

The right to self-defense seems to be perennially under attack, no pun intended.  The continuing issue seems to be, “When is it OK to fight back, and how much can you fight back?”  Oregon law requires you to attempt to … Continue reading →

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