ORCP 12: Pleadings Liberally Construed; Disregard of Error
Edition: 2025 Edition Effective: 2026-01-01 Last verified: 2026-08-29
A Liberal construction. All pleadings shall be liberally construed with a view of substantial justice between the parties.
B Disregard of error or defect not affecting substantial right. The court shall, in every stage of an action, disregard any error or defect in the pleadings or proceedings which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party.
Official history and status
Status: current
[CCP 12/2/78]
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Cited by
- SLR 3-12.065: AUTHORITY OF MEDIATORS
- SLR 3-12.095: COMPENSATION OF MEDIATORS (Custody and Parenting Issues)
- SLR 4-12.045: MEDIATION IN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS
- ORS 111.200: Applicability of Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure and Oregon Evidence Code; contested issues in probate proceedings.
- SLR 14-12.035: INDEPENDENT MEDIATORS
- SLR 27-6.135: Trial, Hearing and Jury Fees . . . . . 8
Official source: Oregon Legislative Assembly — consolidated 2025 Edition ORCP