Oregon Supreme Court

Opinions Filed in May 2024

Sasinowski v. Legislative Assembly

“The caption of a ballot title for a referred state measure must reasonably identify the subject matter of the measure.” ORS 250.035(2)(a). “A ‘yes’ result statement must set out a simple and understandable statement that describes the result if a referral for a state measure is approved.” ORS 250.035(2)(b).

Area(s) of Law:
  • Ballot Titles

Brown v. Kotek

“[A]lthough the court does not have a role in reviewing a governor’s exercise of discretion either to grant or revoke a conditional commutation, [the court] can review whether the revocation of plaintiff’s commutation exceeded the Governor’s authority under [the] circumstances.”

Area(s) of Law:
  • Habeas Corpus

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