How Damages Allocation rules vary in Oregon

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Published March 28, 2025 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Oregon comparative fault rule

The controlling primary authority for US-OR damages allocation authority (ORS § 31.600) is 31.600.

31.600. 31.600 Contributory negligence not bar to recovery; comparative negligence standard; third party complaints 31.605 Special questions to trier of fact; jury not to be informed of settlement 31.610 Liability of defendants several only; determination of defendants’ shares of monetary obligation; reallocation of uncollectible obligation; parties exempt from reallocation 31.615 Setoff of damages not allowed 31.620 Doctrines of last clear chance and implied assumption of risk abolished DAMAGES (Economic and Noneconomic D

Source-backed allocation summary

US-OR damages allocation controlling authority under ORS § 31.600.

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Sources

31.600 — ORS § 31.600

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