State v. Banks
A prosecutor may not make statements to a jury which imply that “additional evidence exists but cannot be presented” due to “our laws and rules of the court.” State v. Newburn, 178 Or 238, 241-42, 166 P2d 470 (1946). A trial court “accentuate[s] the error” if it overrules a defendant’s objection; reversal is required if the trial court fails to instruct the jury to disregard the prosecutor’s statement. Id.
Area(s) of Law:- Criminal Procedure
State v. Ross
Oregon law permits a not-guilty verdict by a vote of 11-to-1 or 10-to-2.
Area(s) of Law:- Criminal Law
Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. v. Sulejmanagic
Under ORS 100.450(7)(c), a foreclosure action that has been filed and dismissed is treated as if it had never been filed.
Area(s) of Law:- Property Law