Oregon Statutes - Chapter 31 - Tort Actions - Section 31.205 - Damages recoverable for defamation by radio, television, motion pictures, newspaper or printed periodical.

Except as provided in ORS 31.210, in an action for damages on account of a defamatory statement published or broadcast in a newspaper, magazine, other printed periodical, or by radio, television or motion pictures, the plaintiff may recover any general and special damages which, by competent evidence, the plaintiff can prove to have suffered as a direct and proximate result of the publication of the defamatory statement. [Formerly 30.155]

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