Failure to state a claim? Can I use it as defense rather than under rule 12(b)(6)?

I think you mean Rule 21(A)(8), since ORCP 12 doesn't have a B(6). Oregon courts, especially in pro se cases, are pretty liberal about...

Is there a law that says a person has to answer the door when a police officer knocks or rings doorbell?

If the police need your permission to enter your home and speak with you, you are under no obligation to give it. If you are on parole or...

Is it a law in oregon to inform police officers that they are being video taped or recorded when you are stopped or questioned

When you are having an in person communication with a person, or observing an in person communication, you are required to explicitly inform each...

Do i have any legal recourse if i bought a used vintage vehicle off craigslist unseen and it isn't as stated. it needs repairs.

You'll need to ask this question in the state in which the seller is located, which would likely be Washington.

How do you end up with a tax refund when you paid no taxes in for a given year?

You very likely received a "refund" because of a tax credit. Tax credits, such as the earned income credit, can result in you getting a refund...

You should take all of your documents and etc to a landlord tenant attorney. It sounds like your landlord may be trying to pull a fast one, and...

Civil actions generally stay on your record. You may want to hire an attorney to investigate your assertion that it never went to court. If that...

What is the validity of "Park at Your Own Risk" signs in Portland OR

Those parking structures are usually private property and you are there by invitation under the terms set by the property owner. The terms set by...

Renting out all bedrooms, can I access the house without notice

Presumably, when you rent out the bedrooms, you are also renting out the common areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas. ...

Which state do I start the process in to recoup $50K I am owed?

If your goal is to place a lien on property, your best bet is to file suit in the county and state in which the property is located. The court in...