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exclusion clause in Oregon

30 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1943–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Cimarron Insurance v. Travelers Insurancegreen
or · 1960 · cited in 3 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2008–2015
2 sentences

2015Co., 224 Or 57, 61 , 355 P2d 742 (1960) (“The purpose of an exclusion clause is the opposite of that of a coverage clause. * * * [T]he effect of an exclusion clause is to deny the protection of the policy to someone who, but for the denial, would be an insured.”); Webster’s Third New Int’l Dictionary 793 (unabridged ed 2002) (defining an “exclusion clause” as “a clause in an insurance policy barring certain losses or risks from coverage”).

2015Co., 224 Or 57, 61 , 355 P2d 742 (1960) (“The purpose of an exclusion clause is the opposite of that of a coverage clause. * * * [T]he effect of an exclusion clause is to deny the protection of the policy to someone who, but for the denial, would be an insured.”); Webster’s Third New Int’l Dictionary 793 (unabridged ed 2002) (defining an “exclusion clause” as “a clause in an insurance policy barring certain losses or risks from coverage”).

23
Paxton-Mitchell Co. v. Royal Indemnity Co.green
or · 1977 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1978–1980
2 sentences

1980The court generally agreed with the insurer, stating: "The exclusion clause in the standard policy formerly excluded damages to: 'Any goods or products manufactured, sold, handled, or distributed by the Insured or work completed by or for the Insured out of which the accident arises.’ Paxton-Mitchell Co. v. Royal Indemnity Co., supra ( 279 Or at 614, n 4 ) quoting from Kendall Plumbing Inc. v. St.

1978In Paxton-Mitchell Co. v. Royal Indemnity Co., 279 Or. 607 , 569 P.2d 581 (1977), we were called upon to interpret an identical exclusion clause.

22
Holmes v. South Carolinagreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026The exclusion of defense evidence does not infringe on a defendant’s constitutional right to present a defense so long as the application of the evidentiary rule is neither “arbitrary” nor “disproportionate to the purposes [the rules of evidence] are designed to serve.” Holmes, 547 US at 324 (internal quotation marks omitted).

2026Moreover, the exclusion of evidence is neither arbitrary nor disproportionate unless it infringes on a “weighty interest of the accused.” Id.

11
United States v. Scheffergreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Put simply, unless the exclusion of defense evidence altogether prevents or “significantly undermine[s] fundamental ele- ments of the defendant’s defense,” the application of eviden- tiary rules to exclude defense evidence does not “implicate a sufficiently weighty interest of the defendant to raise a constitutional concern.” Scheffer, 523 US at 309, 315 ; see also Chambers, 410 US at 302 (holding that application of hearsay rule to exclude evidence that an alternative suspect had repeatedly confessed to the crime, including once in a sworn statement, violated due process because the confes- s

11
Chambers v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Put simply, unless the exclusion of defense evidence altogether prevents or “significantly undermine[s] fundamental ele- ments of the defendant’s defense,” the application of eviden- tiary rules to exclude defense evidence does not “implicate a sufficiently weighty interest of the defendant to raise a constitutional concern.” Scheffer, 523 US at 309, 315 ; see also Chambers, 410 US at 302 (holding that application of hearsay rule to exclude evidence that an alternative suspect had repeatedly confessed to the crime, including once in a sworn statement, violated due process because the confes- s

11
Cherkezov v. Universal Underwriters Insurancegreen
orctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Co., 224 Or 57, 61 , 355 P2d 742 (1960) (“The purpose of an exclusion clause is the opposite of that of a coverage clause. * * * [T]he effect of an exclusion clause is to deny the protection of the policy to some one who, but for the denial, would be an insured.”); see also Cherkezov v. Universal Underwriters, 49 Or App 741, 745 , 621 P2d 588 (1980), rev den, 290 Or 853 (1981) (“Where the exclusion applies, coverage which would otherwise exist *473 under the insuring agreements, including the omnibus clause, is negated.”).

2008Co., 224 Or 57, 61 , 355 P2d 742 (1960) (“The purpose of an exclusion clause is the opposite of that of a coverage clause. * * * [T]he effect of an exclusion clause is to deny the protection of the policy to some one who, but for the denial, would be an insured.”); see also Cherkezov v. Universal Underwriters, 49 Or App 741, 745 , 621 P2d 588 (1980), rev den, 290 Or 853 (1981) (“Where the exclusion applies, coverage which would otherwise exist *473 under the insuring agreements, including the omnibus clause, is negated.”).

11
Lidstrand v. Silvercrest Industriesgreen
washctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983We express no opinion as to that issue and reserve it for remand. 12 Accord: Lidstrand v. Silvercrest Industries, 28 Wash App 359, 623 P2d 710, 715 (1981) (buyers of defective mobile home entitled to recover rental cost of alternative housing as consequential damages); 2 Anderson, supra at 2-715:30.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oregon. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (37)

CaseCitedYears
Totten v. New York Life Insurance green
or · 1985
2 sentences

2013Co., 298 Or 765, 771 , 696 P2d 1082 (1985) (use of the term “any aircraft” as opposed to simply “aircraft” was intended to give an insurance policy’s exclusion clause a broad meaning); Oregon State Denturist Assn. v. Board of Dentistry, 172 Or App 693, 702 , 19 P3d 986 (2001) (the legislature’s use of the article “any” indicated an intent that the definition be “broadly inclusive”).

2013Co., 298 Or 765, 771 , 696 P2d 1082 (1985) (use of the term “any aircraft” as opposed to simply “aircraft” was intended to give an insurance policy’s exclusion clause a broad meaning); Oregon State Denturist Assn. v. Board of Dentistry, 172 Or App 693, 702 , 19 P3d 986 (2001) (the legislature’s use of the article “any” indicated an intent that the definition be “broadly inclusive”).

32006–2013
Oregon State Denturist Ass'n v. Board of Dentistry green
orctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2013Co., 298 Or 765, 771 , 696 P2d 1082 (1985) (use of the term “any aircraft” as opposed to simply “aircraft” was intended to give an insurance policy’s exclusion clause a broad meaning); Oregon State Denturist Assn. v. Board of Dentistry, 172 Or App 693, 702 , 19 P3d 986 (2001) (the legislature’s use of the article “any” indicated an intent that the definition be “broadly inclusive”).

2013Co., 298 Or 765, 771 , 696 P2d 1082 (1985) (use of the term “any aircraft” as opposed to simply “aircraft” was intended to give an insurance policy’s exclusion clause a broad meaning); Oregon State Denturist Assn. v. Board of Dentistry, 172 Or App 693, 702 , 19 P3d 986 (2001) (the legislature’s use of the article “any” indicated an intent that the definition be “broadly inclusive”).

22008–2013
State v. Skillicorn green
or · 2021
2 sentences

2026Here, the trial court ruled that the evidence was inadmissible under OEC 404(3), which provides, in relevant part, “Evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts is not admis- sible to prove the character of a person in order to show that the person acted in conformity therewith.” That rule 428 State v. Perez-Martinez prohibits the introduction of “propensity evidence,” meaning evidence that seeks to prove that “a person has a propensity to engage in certain types of behavior and that the person acted in conformance with that propensity on a particular occasion.” State v. Skillicorn, 367 Or 464, 47

2026Here, the trial court ruled that the evidence was inadmissible under OEC 404(3), which provides, in relevant part, “Evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts is not admis- sible to prove the character of a person in order to show that the person acted in conformity therewith.” That rule 428 State v. Perez-Martinez prohibits the introduction of “propensity evidence,” meaning evidence that seeks to prove that “a person has a propensity to engage in certain types of behavior and that the person acted in conformance with that propensity on a particular occasion.” State v. Skillicorn, 367 Or 464, 47

12026–2026
Watkins v. Ackley green
or · 2022
1 sentence

2022Id.

12022–2022
Montara Owners Assn. v. La Noue Development, LLC green
or · 2015
1 sentence

2015“Except” in that context means Cite as 357 Or 333 (2015) 341 “with the exclusion or exception of” or “other than : BUT.” Webster’s Third New Int’l Dictionary 791 (unabridged ed 2002).

12015–2015
State v. Jacks green
or · 2007
1 sentence

2011The word “except,” as used here, can mean “with the exclusion or exception of,” Webster’s Third New Int’l Dictionary 791 (unabridged ed 2002); “exception,” in turn, means “the act of excepting or excluding: exclusion or restriction (as of a class, statement, or rule) by taking out something that would otherwise be included,” id. (emphasis added).

12011–2011
Argonaut Insurance v. Ketchen, Fireman's Fund Insurance neutral
or · 1966
2 sentences

2006Co., 298 Or 765, 771 , 696 P2d 1082 (1985) (use of the term “any aircraft” as opposed to simply “aircraft” was intended to give an insurance policys exclusion clause a broad meaning); Argonaut Insurance Co. v. Ketchen, 243 Or 376 , 413 P2d 613 (1966) (holding that the phrase “any employee” in an exclusion clause was intended to “enlarge the scope of the phrase” and to “preclude [ ] limiting the application of the phrase to a particular kind of employee”).

2006Co., 298 Or 765, 771 , 696 P2d 1082 (1985) (use of the term “any aircraft” as opposed to simply “aircraft” was intended to give an insurance policys exclusion clause a broad meaning); Argonaut Insurance Co. v. Ketchen, 243 Or 376 , 413 P2d 613 (1966) (holding that the phrase “any employee” in an exclusion clause was intended to “enlarge the scope of the phrase” and to “preclude [ ] limiting the application of the phrase to a particular kind of employee”).

12006–2006
State v. Ocean green
orctapp · 1976
2 sentences

2002Ocean, 24 Or App at 292 . 10 The parties in Ocean agreed that the defendant had not been charged under ORS 164.205(3)(b). 24 Or App at 293 . 11 Ocean has been cited in only one subsequent Oregon case, see State v. Cargill, 100 Or App 336 , 786 P2d 208 (1990), aff'd by an equally divided court 316 Or 492 , 851 P2d 1141 (1993), and then only for the innocuous proposition that “[o]rders that a known shoplifter not enter any of a company’s stores or that a disruptive person leave a public hearing are lawful.” Id. at 342.

2002Ocean, 24 Or App at 292 . 10 The parties in Ocean agreed that the defendant had not been charged under ORS 164.205(3)(b). 24 Or App at 293 . 11 Ocean has been cited in only one subsequent Oregon case, see State v. Cargill, 100 Or App 336 , 786 P2d 208 (1990), aff'd by an equally divided court 316 Or 492 , 851 P2d 1141 (1993), and then only for the innocuous proposition that “[o]rders that a known shoplifter not enter any of a company’s stores or that a disruptive person leave a public hearing are lawful.” Id. at 342.

12002–2002
State v. Cargill green
orctapp · 1990
2 sentences

2002Ocean, 24 Or App at 292 . 10 The parties in Ocean agreed that the defendant had not been charged under ORS 164.205(3)(b). 24 Or App at 293 . 11 Ocean has been cited in only one subsequent Oregon case, see State v. Cargill, 100 Or App 336 , 786 P2d 208 (1990), aff'd by an equally divided court 316 Or 492 , 851 P2d 1141 (1993), and then only for the innocuous proposition that “[o]rders that a known shoplifter not enter any of a company’s stores or that a disruptive person leave a public hearing are lawful.” Id. at 342.

2002Ocean, 24 Or App at 292 . 10 The parties in Ocean agreed that the defendant had not been charged under ORS 164.205(3)(b). 24 Or App at 293 . 11 Ocean has been cited in only one subsequent Oregon case, see State v. Cargill, 100 Or App 336 , 786 P2d 208 (1990), aff'd by an equally divided court 316 Or 492 , 851 P2d 1141 (1993), and then only for the innocuous proposition that “[o]rders that a known shoplifter not enter any of a company’s stores or that a disruptive person leave a public hearing are lawful.” Id. at 342.

12002–2002
State v. Cargill green
or · 1993
2 sentences

2002Ocean, 24 Or App at 292 . 10 The parties in Ocean agreed that the defendant had not been charged under ORS 164.205(3)(b). 24 Or App at 293 . 11 Ocean has been cited in only one subsequent Oregon case, see State v. Cargill, 100 Or App 336 , 786 P2d 208 (1990), aff'd by an equally divided court 316 Or 492 , 851 P2d 1141 (1993), and then only for the innocuous proposition that “[o]rders that a known shoplifter not enter any of a company’s stores or that a disruptive person leave a public hearing are lawful.” Id. at 342.

2002Ocean, 24 Or App at 292 . 10 The parties in Ocean agreed that the defendant had not been charged under ORS 164.205(3)(b). 24 Or App at 293 . 11 Ocean has been cited in only one subsequent Oregon case, see State v. Cargill, 100 Or App 336 , 786 P2d 208 (1990), aff'd by an equally divided court 316 Or 492 , 851 P2d 1141 (1993), and then only for the innocuous proposition that “[o]rders that a known shoplifter not enter any of a company’s stores or that a disruptive person leave a public hearing are lawful.” Id. at 342.

12002–2002
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. White green
orctapp · 1982
2 sentences

1993Co. v. White, 60 Or App 666, 670 , 655 P2d 599 (1982), rev den 294 Or 569 (1983), we held that a passenger’s action in grabbing a steering wheel did not constitute “ ‘using’ or ‘operating’ a motor vehicle within the meaning” of the exclusion clause in that case.

1993Co. v. White, 60 Or App 666, 670 , 655 P2d 599 (1982), rev den 294 Or 569 (1983), we held that a passenger’s action in grabbing a steering wheel did not constitute “ ‘using’ or ‘operating’ a motor vehicle within the meaning” of the exclusion clause in that case.

11993–1993
Transamerica Insurance v. Sunnes green
orctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1990Co. v. Sunnes, supra, 77 Or App at 141 .

11990–1990
Ferguson v. Birmingham Fire Insurance Company green
or · 1969
1 sentence

1989It also noted that the meaning of that exclusion “is not to be found in an abstract analysis of the word ‘control.’ We must turn to the reasons for the adoption of the exclusion clause and determine whether in light of those reasons the policy was intended to exclude coverage in the circumstances of the particular case.” 254 Or at 504 .

11989–1989
Wilson v. Insurance Co. of North America green
cand · 1978
1 sentence

1985The court held that the risk was not covered because of an exclusion clause in the policy which provided: “Risk Not Assumed: Death of Insured resulting from travel or flight in * * * any kind of aircraft.” See also Wilson v. Insurance Company of North America, 453 F Supp 732 (ND Cal 1978); Fireman’s Fund American Life Insurance Company v. Long, 148 Ga App 216, 251 SE2d 133 (1978); Deschler v. Fireman’s Fund American Life Ins., 663 P2d 97 (Utah 1983); Scarboro v. Pilot Life Ins.

11985–1985
Fireman's Fund American Life Insurance Company v. Long neutral
gactapp · 1978
1 sentence

1985The court held that the risk was not covered because of an exclusion clause in the policy which provided: “Risk Not Assumed: Death of Insured resulting from travel or flight in * * * any kind of aircraft.” See also Wilson v. Insurance Company of North America, 453 F Supp 732 (ND Cal 1978); Fireman’s Fund American Life Insurance Company v. Long, 148 Ga App 216, 251 SE2d 133 (1978); Deschler v. Fireman’s Fund American Life Ins., 663 P2d 97 (Utah 1983); Scarboro v. Pilot Life Ins.

11985–1985
Deschler v. Fireman's Fund American Life Insurance Co. green
utah · 1983
1 sentence

1985The court held that the risk was not covered because of an exclusion clause in the policy which provided: “Risk Not Assumed: Death of Insured resulting from travel or flight in * * * any kind of aircraft.” See also Wilson v. Insurance Company of North America, 453 F Supp 732 (ND Cal 1978); Fireman’s Fund American Life Insurance Company v. Long, 148 Ga App 216, 251 SE2d 133 (1978); Deschler v. Fireman’s Fund American Life Ins., 663 P2d 97 (Utah 1983); Scarboro v. Pilot Life Ins.

11985–1985
Scarboro v. Pilot Life Insurance Company neutral
nc · 1955
1 sentence

1985Co., 242 NC 444, 88 SE2d 133 , 54 ALR2d 407 (1955).

11985–1985
Gulf Insurance Company v. Tilley green
innd · 1967
1 sentence

1984Ass’n v. Johnson, 294 SE2d 116 (W Va 1982); Stanley v. American Fire & Casualty Co., 361 So2d 1030 (Ala 1978); Gulf Insurance Co. v. Tilley, 280 F Supp 60 (ND Indiana 1967), aff’d 393 F2d 119 (7th Cir 1968), and other cases cited in Annot., 48 ALR3d 1096 (1973).

11984–1984
Camden Fire Ins. Ass'n v. Johnson green
wva · 1982
2 sentences

1984Ass'n v. Johnson, 294 S.E.2d 116 (W.

1984Ass’n v. Johnson, 294 SE2d 116 (W Va 1982); Stanley v. American Fire & Casualty Co., 361 So2d 1030 (Ala 1978); Gulf Insurance Co. v. Tilley, 280 F Supp 60 (ND Indiana 1967), aff’d 393 F2d 119 (7th Cir 1968), and other cases cited in Annot., 48 ALR3d 1096 (1973).

11984–1984
Castleman v. Schiffner neutral
wash · 1931
1 sentence

1983The reasoning for our holding was well said by the Washington Supreme Court in Castleman v. Schiffner, 160 Wash 313, 318, 294 P 983 (1931), where the court held: “It has been stated as a general rule, in substance, that the matter of receiving the testimony of a witness who has violated an exclusion rule is within the discretion of the trial *15 court.

11983–1983
State v. Sheeler green
orctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1983In State v. Sheeler, 15 Or App 96 , 514 P2d 1370 (1973), a prosecution for assault and robbery, defendant tried to impeach the complaining witness for bias and interest by showing that the witness stood some chance of future prosecution for an offense arising from the same events that had led to defendant’s prosecution.

1983In State v. Sheeler, 15 Or App 96 , 514 P2d 1370 (1973), a prosecution for assault and robbery, defendant tried to impeach the complaining witness for bias and interest by showing that the witness stood some chance of future prosecution for an offense arising from the same events that had led to defendant’s prosecution.

11983–1983
Nielsen v. St. Paul Companies green
or · 1978
1 sentence

1982Paul Companies, supra, 283 Or at 281 .

11982–1982
Oregon Farm Bureau v. Thompson green
or · 1963
2 sentences

1973The judgment is affirmed. ① Frontier Ins. v. Hartford Fire Ins., 262 Or 470 , 499 P2d 1302 (1972); May v. Chicago Insurance Co., 260 Or 285 , 490 P2d 150 (1971). ② See Oregon Farm Bureau v. Thompson, 235 Or 162, 202-204 , 378 P2d 563 , 384 P2d 182 (1963).

1973The judgment is affirmed. ① Frontier Ins. v. Hartford Fire Ins., 262 Or 470 , 499 P2d 1302 (1972); May v. Chicago Insurance Co., 260 Or 285 , 490 P2d 150 (1971). ② See Oregon Farm Bureau v. Thompson, 235 Or 162, 202-204 , 378 P2d 563 , 384 P2d 182 (1963).

11973–1973
Frontier Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance green
or · 1972
11973–1973
May v. Chicago Insurance Company green
or · 1971
11973–1973
Leathermode Sportswear, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance green
conn · 1962
11972–1972
B & H Management Corp. v. Hardware Mutual Casualty Co. neutral
nyappdiv · 1960
11972–1972
Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America v. Cannon green
· 1947
11970–1970
Isenhart v. General Casualty Co. green
· 1962
11969–1969
Pugsley v. Smyth green
or · 1921
11966–1966
Reed v. Reed green
or · 1958
11966–1966
Long v. Railway Mail Ass'n green
neb · 1945
11956–1956
Silverstein v. Metropolitan Life Insurance green
ny · 1930
11956–1956
State Farm Mut. Automobile Ins. Co. v. Brooks green
ca8 · 1943
11954–1954
Elliott v. Behner green
kan · 1939
11954–1954
Ward v. Ocean Forest Club, Inc. green
sc · 1938
11954–1954
Parry v. Maryland Casualty Co. neutral
nysupct · 1929
11943–1943

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