Elam v. Soares

577 P.2d 1336 (1978)

Helen H. ELAM, Appellant,

v.

H.S. SOARES, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided April 18, 1978.

Argued and Submitted December 7, 1977.

David R. Bangsund, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Reiter, Bricker, Zakovics & Querin, P.C., Portland.

Rudy R. Lachenmeier, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Vergeer, Roehr & Sweek, Portland.

TONGUE, Justice.

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