30.010 Who may maintain action for injury or death of child

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OR Code › Title 3 › Chapter 30 › Section 30.010

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(1) A parent having custody of a child of the parent may maintain an action for the injury of the child.

(2) A parent may recover damages for the death of a child of the parent only under ORS 30.020 (Action for wrongful death) . [Amended by 1961 c.344 §102; 1973 c.718 §1; 2003 c.14 §16]

Source: Section 30.010 — Who may maintain action for injury or death of child , https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors030.html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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