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40.020 Rule 102. Purpose and construction

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OR Code › Title 4 › Chapter 40 › Section 40.020

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The Oregon Evidence Code shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined. [1981 c.892 §3]

Source: Section 40.020 — Rule 102. Purpose and construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors040.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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