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Or. Rev. Stat. § 42.240 (2026)

Intention of the parties; general and particular provisions and intents

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      42.240 Intention of the parties; general and particular provisions and intents. In the construction of an instrument the intention of the parties is to be pursued if possible; and when a general and particular provision are inconsistent, the latter is paramount to the former. So a particular intent shall control a general one that is inconsistent with it.