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50 Oregon opinions name it 3 courts 1971–2026 11 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
State v. Haltomgreen
or · 2020 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Haltom, 366 Or at 802 (“[W]e think that it is reasonable to initially focus on whether the legislature that enacted the statute intended or understood the element at issue as a circumstance or as part of the conduct that the statute proscribes.

2025Haltom, 366 Or at 802 (“[W]e think that it is reasonable to initially focus on whether the legislature that enacted the statute intended or understood the element at issue as a circumstance or as part of the conduct that the statute proscribes.

22
State v. Cloutiergreen
or · 2011 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See State v. Cloutier, 351 Or 68, 96 , 261 P3d 1234 (2011) (stating that dictionaries “do not tell us what words mean, only what words can mean, depending on their context and the particular manner in which they are used” (emphasis in original)).

2024See State v. Cloutier, 351 Or 68, 96 , 261 P3d 1234 (2011) (stating that dictionaries “do not tell us what words mean, only what words can mean, depending on their context and the particular manner in which they are used” (emphasis in original)).

22
Whipple v. Howsergreen
or · 1981 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017PGE, 317 Or at 611 ; see also Whipple v. Howser, 291 Or 475, 480 , 632 P2d 782 (1981) (stating that there is “no more persuasive evidence of the purpose of a statute than the words by which the legislature undertook to give expression to its wishes”).

2017PGE, 317 Or at 611 ; see also Whipple v. Howser, 291 Or 475, 480 , 632 P2d 782 (1981) (stating that there is “no more persuasive evidence of the purpose of a statute than the words by which the legislature undertook to give expression to its wishes”).

22
State v. Murrgreen
orctapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015Blevins, 263 Or App at 607 ; see also State v. Murr, 254 Or App 456, 463 , 295 P3d 122 , rev den, 353 Or 788 (2013) (“[A] defendant is ‘charged with a crime’ for the purposes of [former] ORS 135.747 when an accusatory instrument is filed — either a complaint that is filed as part of the citation or a separately filed complaint or information.”).

2015Blevins, 263 Or App at 607 ; see also State v. Murr, 254 Or App 456, 463 , 295 P3d 122 , rev den, 353 Or 788 (2013) (“[A] defendant is ‘charged with a crime’ for the purposes of [former] ORS 135.747 when an accusatory instrument is filed — either a complaint that is filed as part of the citation or a separately filed complaint or information.”).

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Portland General Electric Co. v. Bureau of Labor & Industriesgreen
or · 1993 · cited in 17 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1993–2017
2 sentences

2001The text of the statute is the starting point in the analysis and is “the best evidence of the legislature’s intent.” Id.

2000The text of the statute is the starting point in the analysis and is “the best evidence of the legislature’s intent.” Id.

117
State v. Stonemangreen
or · 1996 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Stoneman, 323 Or. 536, 546 , 920 P.2d 535 (1996).

2000See State v. Stoneman, 323 Or. 536, 546 , 920 P.2d 535 (1996).

11
Dowers Farms, Inc. v. Lake Countygreen
or · 1980 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See 288 Or at 678-79 .

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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 (26)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Campbell green
or · 1988
2 sentences

2026In Campbell, we criticized the federal reasonable “expectation of privacy” test as a “formula for expressing a conclusion rather than a starting point for analysis.” Id.

2026In Campbell, we criticized the federal reasonable “expectation of privacy” test as a “formula for expressing a conclusion rather than a starting point for analysis.” Id.

71989–2026
State v. Tanner green
or · 1987
2 sentences

2026That criticism drew upon our earlier observation in State v. Tanner, 304 Or 312 , 321 n 7, 745 P2d 757 (1987): “One difficulty with analyzing privacy interests in terms of ‘expectations’ is that the issue is one of right, not expecta- tion.

2026That criticism drew upon our earlier observation in State v. Tanner, 304 Or 312 , 321 n 7, 745 P2d 757 (1987): “One difficulty with analyzing privacy interests in terms of ‘expectations’ is that the issue is one of right, not expecta- tion.

22026–2026
State v. Meredith green
or · 2004
2 sentences

2023A “search” occurs for purposes of Article I, section 9, when the government invades a “protected privacy interest.” Meredith, 337 Or at 303 .

2023A “search” occurs for purposes of Article I, section 9, when the government invades a “protected privacy interest.” Meredith, 337 Or at 303 .

22023–2023
Abu-Adas v. Employment Department, Food Employers, Inc. green
or · 1997
2 sentences

2000Id.

1998AbuAdas, 325 Or at 485 .

21998–2000
State v. Eastep green
or · 2017
1 sentence

2026Eastep, 361 Or at 751 (quoting Webster’s Third New Int’l Dictionary 2538 (unabridged ed 2002)).

12026–2026
Sherman v. Dept. of Human Services green
or · 2021
1 sentence

2021Again, that statute provides that a public body is immune from claims that are “limited or barred by the provisions of any other statute, including but not limited to any statute of ultimate repose.” Plaintiff’s claims are for child abuse, and defendant accepts that, had plaintiff brought her claims against a private Cite as 368 Or 403 (2021) 415 entity, they would not be barred by the terms of any statute, including any statute of ultimate repose.

12021–2021
State v. Barnthouse green
or · 2016
2 sentences

2021State v. Barnthouse, 360 Or 403, 413 , 380 P3d 952 (2016).

2021State v. Barnthouse, 360 Or 403, 413 , 380 P3d 952 (2016).

12021–2021
State v. Blevins green
orctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2015Blevins, 263 Or App at 607 ; see also State v. Murr, 254 Or App 456, 463 , 295 P3d 122 , rev den, 353 Or 788 (2013) (“[A] defendant is ‘charged with a crime’ for the purposes of [former] ORS 135.747 when an accusatory instrument is filed — either a complaint that is filed as part of the citation or a separately filed complaint or information.”).

12015–2015
State v. Beauvais green
or · 2015
1 sentence

2015In that case, Cite as 357 Or 524 (2015) 533 the defendant challenged a diagnosis of child sexual abuse from a KIDS Center physician that was based entirely on the child’s statements and history.

12015–2015
George v. Myers green
orctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2014The text of the regulation itself is the best evidence of the enacting body’s intent and is the starting point for our inquiry.” George v. Myers, 169 Or App 472, 480 , 10 P3d 265 (2000), rev den, 331 Or 692 (2001) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted; omission in original).

2014The text of the regulation itself is the best evidence of the enacting body’s intent and is the starting point for our inquiry.” George v. Myers, 169 Or App 472, 480 , 10 P3d 265 (2000), rev den, 331 Or 692 (2001) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted; omission in original).

12014–2014
Black v. Arizala green
or · 2004
2 sentences

2013Looking first to text, the statute contemplates that the ultimate repose period applies to any action “arising from” certain construction-related activities, regardless of the legal theory that forms the basis for the action— that is the import of the phrase “whether in contract, tort or otherwise.” The question posed by this appeal, then, is what it means for an action to “arise from” the construction-related activities described in ORS 12.135(1). 11 The Supreme Court’s decision in Black v. Arizala, 337 Or 250, 95 P3d 1109 (2004), provides a starting point for our analysis, as it explains the

2013Looking first to text, the statute contemplates that the ultimate repose period applies to any action “arising from” certain construction-related activities, regardless of the legal theory that forms the basis for the action— that is the import of the phrase “whether in contract, tort or otherwise.” The question posed by this appeal, then, is what it means for an action to “arise from” the construction-related activities described in ORS 12.135(1). 11 The Supreme Court’s decision in Black v. Arizala, 337 Or 250, 95 P3d 1109 (2004), provides a starting point for our analysis, as it explains the

12013–2013
State v. Dominguez-Martinez green
or · 1995
2 sentences

2012The cases on which defendant relies — Presley, Ray , and their predecessor, State v. Dominguez-Martinez, 321 Or 206 , 895 P2d 306 (1995) — concerned whether a police officer exceeded the statutory authority granted by an earlier version of ORS 810.410 — a version that has since been superseded— by seeking consent for a search during a traffic stop. 2 It is undisputed that there is no such statutory issue here: Defendant is asserting a violation of Article I, section 9, of the Oregon Constitution.

2012The cases on which defendant relies — Presley, Ray , and their predecessor, State v. Dominguez-Martinez, 321 Or 206 , 895 P2d 306 (1995) — concerned whether a police officer exceeded the statutory authority granted by an earlier version of ORS 810.410 — a version that has since been superseded— by seeking consent for a search during a traffic stop. 2 It is undisputed that there is no such statutory issue here: Defendant is asserting a violation of Article I, section 9, of the Oregon Constitution.

12012–2012
Payton v. New York green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

2010Indeed, Randolph relies on Payton — a seizure case — as the starting point for its analysis: “the Fourth Amendment rule ordinarily prohibiting the warrantless entry of a person’s house as unreasonable per se[.]” 547 US at 109 (quoting Payton, 445 US at 586 ).

12010–2010
Georgia v. Randolph green
scotus · 2006
1 sentence

2010Indeed, Randolph relies on Payton — a seizure case — as the starting point for its analysis: “the Fourth Amendment rule ordinarily prohibiting the warrantless entry of a person’s house as unreasonable per se[.]” 547 US at 109 (quoting Payton, 445 US at 586 ).

12010–2010
Tidewater Contractors, Inc. v. State Ex Rel. Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries green
orctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2005Oregon Health Care Assn. v. Health Div., 329 Or 480, 488 , 992 P2d 434 (1999) (so interpreting ORS 183.484 in light of other provisions of the APA); Tidewater Contractors, Inc. v. BOLI, 151 Or App 293, 298-99 , 948 P2d 750 (1997), rev den, 326 Or 507 (1998) (same).

2005Oregon Health Care Assn. v. Health Div., 329 Or 480, 488 , 992 P2d 434 (1999) (so interpreting ORS 183.484 in light of other provisions of the APA); Tidewater Contractors, Inc. v. BOLI, 151 Or App 293, 298-99 , 948 P2d 750 (1997), rev den, 326 Or 507 (1998) (same).

12005–2005
State Ex Rel Nilsen v. JOHNSTON ET UX green
or · 1962
2 sentences

2005The starting point for the analysis is State ex rel Nilsen v. Johnston et ux, 233 Or 103 , 377 P2d 331 (1962), in which the Supreme Court established the meaning of the word “willful” that it and we have continued to follow up to this time.

2005The starting point for the analysis is State ex rel Nilsen v. Johnston et ux, 233 Or 103 , 377 P2d 331 (1962), in which the Supreme Court established the meaning of the word “willful” that it and we have continued to follow up to this time.

12005–2005
Oregon Health Care Ass'n v. Health Division green
or · 1999
2 sentences

2005Oregon Health Care Assn. v. Health Div., 329 Or 480, 488 , 992 P2d 434 (1999) (so interpreting ORS 183.484 in light of other provisions of the APA); Tidewater Contractors, Inc. v. BOLI, 151 Or App 293, 298-99 , 948 P2d 750 (1997), rev den, 326 Or 507 (1998) (same).

2005Oregon Health Care Assn. v. Health Div., 329 Or 480, 488 , 992 P2d 434 (1999) (so interpreting ORS 183.484 in light of other provisions of the APA); Tidewater Contractors, Inc. v. BOLI, 151 Or App 293, 298-99 , 948 P2d 750 (1997), rev den, 326 Or 507 (1998) (same).

12005–2005
State v. Boots green
or · 1989
1 sentence

2000In that case, the defendant was charged with aggravated murder based on two separate aggravating factors, viz., the murder was committed in the course of a robbery, and the murder was committed to conceal the identity of the robbers. 308 Or at 374 .

12000–2000
Forney v. Western States Plywood green
or · 1984
2 sentences

1994Forney v. Western States Plywood, 297 Or. 628, 632 , 686 P.2d 1027 (1984); SAIF v. Curry, 297 Or. 504, 511 , 686 P.2d 363 (1984).

1994Forney v. Western States Plywood, 297 Or. 628, 632 , 686 P.2d 1027 (1984); SAIF v. Curry, 297 Or. 504, 511 , 686 P.2d 363 (1984).

11994–1994
State Accident Insurance Fund Corp. v. Curry green
or · 1984
2 sentences

1994Forney v. Western States Plywood, 297 Or. 628, 632 , 686 P.2d 1027 (1984); SAIF v. Curry, 297 Or. 504, 511 , 686 P.2d 363 (1984).

1994Forney v. Western States Plywood, 297 Or. 628, 632 , 686 P.2d 1027 (1984); SAIF v. Curry, 297 Or. 504, 511 , 686 P.2d 363 (1984).

11994–1994
Ex Parte Lange green
scotus · 1874
1 sentence

1983State v. Leathers, 271 Or 236, 240 , 531 P2d 901 (1975); State v. Cannon, 11 Or 312 , 2 P 191 (1884); Ex parte Lange, 19 Wall 163, 21 LEd 872 (1874); Oxman v. US, 148 F2d 750 (8th Cir 1945); People v. Clinton, 243 Cal App 2d 284, 52 Cal Rptr 221 (1966).

11983–1983
State v. Leathers green
or · 1975
2 sentences

1983State v. Leathers, 271 Or 236, 240 , 531 P2d 901 (1975); State v. Cannon, 11 Or 312 , 2 P 191 (1884); Ex parte Lange, 19 Wall 163, 21 LEd 872 (1874); Oxman v. US, 148 F2d 750 (8th Cir 1945); People v. Clinton, 243 Cal App 2d 284, 52 Cal Rptr 221 (1966).

1983State v. Leathers, 271 Or 236, 240 , 531 P2d 901 (1975); State v. Cannon, 11 Or 312 , 2 P 191 (1884); Ex parte Lange, 19 Wall 163, 21 LEd 872 (1874); Oxman v. US, 148 F2d 750 (8th Cir 1945); People v. Clinton, 243 Cal App 2d 284, 52 Cal Rptr 221 (1966).

11983–1983
State v. Cannon green
or · 1884
1 sentence

1983State v. Leathers, 271 Or 236, 240 , 531 P2d 901 (1975); State v. Cannon, 11 Or 312 , 2 P 191 (1884); Ex parte Lange, 19 Wall 163, 21 LEd 872 (1874); Oxman v. US, 148 F2d 750 (8th Cir 1945); People v. Clinton, 243 Cal App 2d 284, 52 Cal Rptr 221 (1966).

11983–1983
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green
scotus · 1945
11982–1982
United States v. Matlock green
scotus · 1974
11980–1980
State Ex Rel Sprague v. Straub green
or · 1965
11971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 174.010 (14) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 174.020 (8) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 161.085 (4) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 163.684 (4) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 164.135 (3) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 183.310 (3) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 183.482 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 83 (1980–2025) OH 81 (1981–2026) TX 63 (1976–2024) CT 60 (1982–2022) OR 50 (1971–2026) PA 33 (1948–2024) NY 31 (1975–2022) FL 29 (1981–2023) MA 28 (1977–2023) NJ 22 (1981–2024) IL 21 (1975–2024) MI 17 (1958–2024) MD 14 (1981–2021) IN 12 (1985–2020) AK 10 (1971–2023) NM 10 (1998–2024) MN 10 (1988–2024) WA 10 (1984–2017) WI 10 (1978–2019) GA 9 (1953–2021) UT 9 (1987–2024) LA 7 (2000–2021) AZ 7 (1990–2026) IA 7 (1990–2025) SC 7 (2000–2023) KS 7 (1978–2022) VA 7 (1999–2019) NC 7 (2000–2022) NE 6 (1991–2019) NH 6 (1996–2024) CO 6 (1980–2015) OK 5 (1947–2018) KY 5 (1995–2024) DC 5 (1975–1981) ID 5 (1971–2014) AL 4 (1982–2003) MO 4 (1982–1990) ME 4 (1979–2018) MT 3 (1977–2001) VT 3 (2012–2024) WY 3 (1989–2016) RI 3 (1997–2013) HI 3 (2000–2024) ND 2 (1989–1991) MS 2 (1999–1999)

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