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Hughes v. Wilson

Oregon Supreme Court

Decided December 18, 2008No. CC 0500174CC; CA A132266; SC S055326PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWalters, J.

In this case, we consider a county’s claim of immunity from civil liability under ORS 30.265(3)(c), Oregon’s discretionary immunity statute.

Plaintiff Hughes was driving his motorcycle on Cherry Heights Road, a county road in Wasco County, when defendant Wilson drove out of a private driveway and the two vehicles collided. Plaintiff 1 brought a personal injury action against Wilson, alleging that Wilson was at fault in entering the road from a point where visibility of approaching traffic was obstructed, 2 and against Wasco County (county), alleging that a bush on the unpaved portion of the…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Donaca v. Curry CountyOregon Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Woolston v. WellsOregon Supreme Court · 1984
  3. McBride v. MagnusonOregon Supreme Court · 1978
  4. Taylor v. BakerOregon Supreme Court · 1977
  5. Little v. WimmerOregon Supreme Court · 1987

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3Cited by20 opinions

  1. Piazza v. KellimOregon Supreme Court · 2016
  2. Hagler v. Coastal Farm Holdings, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 2013
  3. Hinchman v. UC Market, LLCCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2015
  4. Turner v. State Ex Rel. Department of TransportationOregon Supreme Court · 2016
  5. Turner v. StateCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 2015

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