Korlann v. Belton

The title to this case is misleading. The problem presented here does not involve either of the officials named. Mr. Korlann’s predecessor, as insurance commissioner, brought this original proceeding to have a receiver appointed to administer the Oregon assets, held by the State Treasurer, of a defunct Illinois insurance company. ORS Chapter 751. The claimants, appellants here, filed a claim against the assets. The receiver denied the claim. Objections were filed in the circuit court by the claimants to the denial of the claim. On the day set for hearing the objections, claimants failed to…