In any action or suit on a debt in which the defendant asserts a discharge in bankruptcy as a defense, the court shall award a reasonable attorney fee at trial and on appeal to the prevailing party.
ORS 20.094
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 206 Or. App. 593 - North Marion School District 15 v. Acstar Insurance (2006)
Most recently applied in 206 Or. App. 593 - North Marion School District 15 v. Acstar Insurance (July 2006)
1971 c.167 §2; 1973 c.216 §1; 1981 c.897 §4; 1995 c.618 §18
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