Winn v. McGeehan

Defendant tenants appeal from a judgment in a forcible entry and wrongful detainer (FED) action, ORS 105.105 et seq, awarding possession of the premises to plaintiff landlords and denying costs and attorney fees to either party. We dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

In April 1994, defendants rented a residence from plaintiffs for $800 per month. Seven months into the lease, defendants failed to make their rental payment. Consequently, on October 11/1994, plaintiffs served defendants with notice, pursuant to ORS 90.400(2), that if they did not pay the rent -within 72 hours, plaintiffs would…