S. E. G. v. Parker

202 Argued and submitted September 21, affirmed December 14, 2022 S. E. G., Petitioner-Appellant, v. Kenneth D. PARKER, Respondent-Respondent. Lane County Circuit Court 20SK01615; A177204

523 P3d 154

Petitioner appeals from a general judgment dismissing her temporary stalking protective order (SPO), assigning error to the trial court’s dismissal of the temporary SPO for want of prosecution when petitioner was unable to find and serve respondent for 14 months. Petitioner contends that dismissal did not comply with ORCP 54 B(3). Held: A trial court has inherent authority to dismiss an action for…