Roach v. Jackson County

Pursuant to ORS 609.155(3)(a), defendants (the Board) ordered that plaintiffs dog be destroyed, having found that the dog had chased livestock in violation of the statute. Plaintiff then sought review in the circuit court under ORS 34.010 et seq, and the circuit court affirmed the Board’s order. Plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.

On appeal, plaintiff raises a number of issues, most of which were not raised before the Board. The only issues about which a discussion could be beneficial to the public and to the bar concern plaintiffs interpretations of the statutory scheme embodied in Oregon’s dog…