Or. Rev. Stat. § 42.240
Intention of the parties; general and particular provisions and intents
Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 42 — Execution, Formalities and Interpretation of Writings · Status: effective
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In the construction of an instrument the intention of the parties is to be pursued if possible; and when a general and particular provision are inconsistent, the latter is paramount to the former. So a particular intent shall control a general one that is inconsistent with it.