Sumner v. Bennett

Plaintiff brought this action pursuant to ORS 260.532, 1 the Oregon Corrupt Practices Act. He sought general and punitive damages for alleged false statements made by the defendant during the 1978 primary election campaign for the Democratic nomination for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives. He also sought to have the defendant deprived of the nomination and the nomination declared vacant. The jury found for the plaintiff in certain respects. The court, upon motion by the defendant, entered a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and awarded the defendant attorney fees. Plaintiff…