In the case of a mistrial in a civil or criminal action, if the court determines that the mistrial was caused by the deliberate misconduct of an attorney, the court, upon motion by the opposing party or upon motion of the court, shall assess against the attorney causing the mistrial costs and disbursements, as defined in ORCP 68, and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the opposing party as a result of the misconduct.
ORS 20.125
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 305 Or. App. 360 - Lycette v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (2020)
Most recently applied in 305 Or. App. 360 - Lycette v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (July 2020)
1985 c.556 §1; 1995 c.618 §3
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.