Or. Rev. Stat. § 31.210
When general damages allowed
Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 31 — Tort Actions · Status: effective
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- Or. Rev. Stat. § 31.210, When general damages allowed, Oregon, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2449828
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(1) In an action for damages on account of a defamatory statement published or broadcast in a printed or electronic newspaper, magazine or other periodical, or by radio, television or motion pictures, the plaintiff shall not recover general damages unless:
(a) A correction or retraction is demanded but not published as provided in ORS 31.215; or
(b) The plaintiff proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant actually intended to defame the plaintiff.
(2) Where the plaintiff is entitled to recover general damages, the publication of a correction or retraction may be considered in mitigation of damages.