ORS 12.410: Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480.

As used in ORS 12.410 to 12.480:

      (1) “Claim” means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute.

      (2) “State” means a state, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country or a political subdivision of any of them.