Washington County v. Querbach

This case involves consolidated appeals arising out of a condemnation proceeding and concerns the amount of attorney fees and expenses to which defendant is entitled, in light of a settlement offer by plaintiff, Washington County, that defendant did not accept. The settlement procedure at issue in this case is located at ORS 35.300. Under that statute, a condemner may serve an “offer of compromise” on a defendant at any time after filing a condemnation action, up until 10 days before trial. ORS 35.300(1). If the defendant does not accept the plaintiffs offer — as occurred in this case — the…