State ex rel Rosenblum v. Nisley
Under ORS 236.010 (1)(g), an office becomes vacant if the “incumbent ceases to possess any other qualification required for election or appointment to such office.” Under ORS 8.630, a district attorney must be admitted to practice law in Oregon.
Area(s) of Law:- Election Law
Rundgren v. Hood River County
The legislature's intent under ORS 92.170(1)(d) is for the eligibility of correction to be determined by whether a licensed surveyor could ascertain of an error.
Area(s) of Law:- Civil Procedure
City of Damascus v. State of Oregon
ORS 221.610 and ORS 221.621 set out the requirements for elections. Additionally, a legislature may pass a retroactive law unless it impairs a right of contract or vested right, and home rule provisions provide that cities may supply the manner of utilizing the initiative and referendum powers as to their municipal legislation.
Area(s) of Law:- Municipal Law
State v. Weaver
“[T]hreats against witnesses are intolerable. Substantial government interference with a defense witness’ free and unhampered choice to testify violates due process rights of the defendant.” United States v. Goodwin, 625 F2d 693, 703 (5th Cir 1980).
Area(s) of Law:- Criminal Law