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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY

Within 14 days after receiving this notice you MUST do ONE of the following things in writing:

• Pay the claim plus the filing fee and the service fee paid by the plaintiff. Send your payment

directly to the plaintiff, not to the court; OR,

• Demand a hearing and pay the required fee listed below; OR,

• Demand a jury trial and pay the required fee listed below. This option is available ONLY if

the amount of the claim is more than $750.00.

If you fail to accomplish one of the three options listed above within 14 days after you receive

this notice the plaintiff may ask the court to enter a judgment against you. The judgment will be

for the amount of the claim plus the filing fee and service fee paid by the plaintiff. In addition, a

prevailing party fee will be assessed.

If you are not able to respond within the 14 days because you are in active military service of the

United States, speak with a legal advisor about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Yamhill County Circuit Court

535 NE 5

Street, Room 135

McMinnville, Oregon 97128

503-434-7491

Defendant’s filing fees

• To Demand a Hearing if the total amount claimed is $2,500.00 or less

$53.00

• To Demand a Hearing if the total amount claimed is more than $2,500.00

$95.00

• To Demand a Jury Trial (only if the total amount claimed is more than $750.00)

$158.00

If you have questions about filing procedures go online to for information

and instructions. Or, you may contact a court clerk using the telephone number above. The clerk

cannot give legal advice to you about the claim; only answer court filing questions.

Note: If the plaintiff is an inmate (ORS 30.642) AND the defendant is a government agency or other

public body (ORS 30.206), the defendant must respond within 30 days after receiving this notice.

Small Claim and Notice of Small Claim – January 2013

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