Russell v. Pacific Maritime Ass'n

Plaintiffs filed complaints in three circuit courts seeking judicial review of administrative decisions *404denying their claims for unemployment benefits. Plaintiffs’ consolidated appeals from dismissals in all three circuit courts present the question of what court, if any, has jurisdiction to review these administrative decisions.

Before September 9, 1971, former OES 657.-285 (2) provided for judicial review in the circuit courts. As of that date former OES 657.285 (2) was repealed, Oregon Laws 1971, ch 734, section 21, p 1786, and new legislation became effective placing original jurisdiction…