Oregon Statutes - Chapter 650 - Franchise Transactions - Section 650.470 - Remedies; grantor and dealer; attorney fees.

(1) A dealer injured by a grantor’s violation of ORS 650.320, 650.330, 650.340, 650.350, 650.360, 650.370, 650.380, 650.400, 650.420, 650.430, 650.440 or 650.450 may bring a civil action against the grantor to recover the dealer’s actual damages.

(2) A grantor injured by a dealer’s violation of ORS 650.370, 650.410, 650.420 or 650.450 may bring a civil action against the dealer to recover the grantor’s actual damages.

(3) The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section.

(4) In an action between a grantor and a dealer, the grantor bears the burden of proving:

(a) Good cause for the grantor’s act; and

(b) The unsuitability of a dealer’s designated successor or proposed transferee. [2003 c.377 §18]

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