Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 742.458 (2026)

General provisions governing liability policies

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742.458 General provisions governing liability policies. Every motor vehicle liability insurance policy shall be subject to the following provisions, which need not be contained therein:

(1) The policy, the written application therefor, if any, and any rider or indorsement that does not conflict with the laws relating to motor vehicle liability insurance policies shall constitute the entire contract between the parties.

(2) The satisfaction by the insured of a judgment for injury or damage shall not be a condition precedent to the right or duty of the insurer to make payment on account of such injury or damage.

(3) Any binder issued pending the issuance of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy shall be deemed to fulfill the requirements for such a policy. [Formerly 486.556 and then 743.781]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1993–1993 · leading case: Pierce v. Allstate Ins., 848 P.2d 1197 (Or. 1993).

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Pierce v. Allstate Ins., 848 P.2d 1197 (Or. 1993). · cites it 4× “See also ORS 742.458 (with respect to motor vehicle liability insurance policy, "[t]he policy, the written application therefor, if any, and any rider or indorsement * * * shall constitute the entire contract").”

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