Title 8, Commercial Transactions

Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract for sale as to cause actionable injury to a party to that contract: (1) A right of action against the third party is in either party to the contract for sale who has title to or a security interest o…

(1) If an action based on anticipatory repudiation comes to trial before the time for performance with respect to some or all of the goods, any damages based on market price shall be determined according to the price of such goods prevailing at the time when the aggrieved party l…

Whenever the prevailing price or value of any goods regularly bought and sold in any established commodity market is in issue, reports in official publications or trade journals or in newspapers or periodicals of general circulation published as the reports of such market shall b…

(1) An action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within four years after the cause of action has accrued. By the original agreement the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than one year but may not extend it. (2) A cause of action accrues wh…

As used in ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Consumer good” means a new consumer good as defined in ORS 79A.1020 and includes, but is not limited to, a new motor vehicle, new manufactured dwelling, new modular home, new machine, new appliance or …

Except if the manufacturer disclaims the warranty in the manner prescribed by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200, the manufacturer of a consumer good to be sold at retail in this state gives, on sale or consignment for sale, the manufacturer’s implied warranty of merchantability. [1973 c.413…

Except if the manufacturer disclaims the warranty in the manner prescribed by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200, on every sale or consignment for sale of a consumer good sold at retail in this state by a manufacturer who has reason to know at the time of the retail sale that the good is req…

Except if the retailer or distributor disclaims the warranty in the manner prescribed by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200, on every sale or consignment for sale of a consumer good sold at retail in this state by a retail dealer or distributor who has reason to know at the time of the retai…

(1) Except with respect to sale of a consumer good by means of a mail-order catalog, on sale of a consumer good on an “as is” or “with all faults” basis effective disclaimer of the implied warranty of merchantability or the implied warranty of fitness requires that a conspicuous …

(1) A written statement arising out of a sale to the consumer of a consumer good pursuant to which statement the manufacturer, distributor or retailer undertakes to preserve or maintain the utility or performance of the consumer good or provide compensation if there is a failure …

(1) Nothing in ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 affects the right of a manufacturer, distributor or retailer to make an express warranty with respect to a consumer good. Effective disclaimer of the implied warranty of merchantability or the implied warranty of fitness by a manufacturer, di…

(1) Each manufacturer, distributor or retailer who makes an express warranty with respect to a consumer good shall set the warranty forth fully in readily understood language and shall clearly identify the party making the warranty. (2) Each manufacturer, distributor or retailer …

(1) Each manufacturer of a consumer good sold in this state and for which the manufacturer has made an express warranty shall: (a) Maintain or cause to be maintained in this state sufficient service and repair facility to carry out the terms of such a warranty; or (b) Be subject …

(1) If the manufacturer who makes an express warranty does not provide service and repair facilities within this state pursuant to ORS 72.8100, the buyer may return the nonconforming good to the retail seller for replacement or for service and repair in accordance with the terms …

Where an option is exercised in favor of service and repair under ORS 72.8110, said service and repair must be commenced within a reasonable time, unless the buyer agrees in writing to the contrary. Delay caused by conditions beyond the control of the retail seller’s representati…

Each manufacturer who, with respect to a consumer good sold within this state, makes an express warranty but does not provide a service or repair facility within this state is liable to the retail seller who incurs obligations in giving effect to the express warranty: (1) In the …

ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 do not apply to any defect or nonconformity in a consumer good caused by the unauthorized or unreasonable use of the good after sale. [1973 c.413 §12] Note: See note under 72.8010.

Nothing in ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 prevents the sale of a service contract to the buyer in addition to or in lieu of an express warranty if the contract duly and conspicuously discloses in simple and readily understood language the term, duration and conditions of the contract. [1…

Nothing in ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 prevents a person from making an express warranty that is in addition to implied warranties prescribed by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200. [1973 c.413 §14] Note: See note under 72.8010.

ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 do not prohibit a manufacturer who makes an express warranty from suggesting methods of effectuating service and repair, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the express warranty, other than those required by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200. [1973 c.413 §1…

Waiver of the provisions of ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 by a buyer of consumer goods is void except where such a waiver is expressly allowed by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200. [1973 c.413 §16] Note: See note under 72.8010.

The remedies provided by ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 are cumulative and shall not be construed as restricting any remedy otherwise available including the remedies provided by ORS chapter 72. If any provision of ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 or application thereof to any person or circumstan…

ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200 apply to a consumer good sold on or after January 1, 1974. However, ORS 72.8020, 72.8030, 72.8040 and 72.8090 only apply to a consumer good manufactured on or after January 1, 1974. [1973 c.413 §18] Note: See note under 72.8010. _______________