ORS 376.170: Filing of answer by landowner; reply to answer by petitioner.

(1) Any person owning land across which a way of necessity is proposed to be established under ORS 376.150 to 376.200 may file an answer controverting any matter in the petition or report and alleging any new matter relevant to the proceedings. An answer filed under this subsection must be filed within 30 days after receipt of service of the petition and report. An answer shall be filed with the county governing body. The county governing body shall provide for service of the answer upon the petitioner in the manner provided for service of summons in an action at law. (2) If an answer is filed under this section, the petitioner may file a reply controverting any matter presented in the answer. A reply filed under this section must be filed within 10 days after receipt of service of the answer by the petitioner. A reply shall be filed with the county governing body. The county governing body shall provide for service of the reply upon the person filing the answer in the manner provided for service of summons in an action at law. [1979 c.862 §4]