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Bill would clarify what counts toward small-claims threshold for jury demand
Summary
House Bill 2463 would clarify that prejudgment and pre-award interest, fees and costs may be included in the total amount claimed when determining whether a small-claims case exceeds $750 and thus qualifies for a jury demand; proponents said the change codifies current practice and would improve clarity for self-represented
The Senate Committee on Judiciary on April 14 received testimony on House Bill 2463, which would clarify how the —total amount— in a small-claims action is calculated for purposes of determining whether the claim exceeds $750 and therefore permits a defendant to demand a jury trial.
Emily Templeton, representing the Oregon State Bar and appearing as a trial attorney from Multnomah County, said the bill is part of the Bar's Law Improvement…
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