(University of Oregon Law School, 2010) Kesselring, John D.
This Note discusses Coleman v. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, analyzing the majority and
dissenting opinions and the implications of the court’s holding. To
this end, Part I discusses the statutory law that provides the
background for the present case. Part II discusses statutory
interpretation under Oregon law. Parts III and IV discuss the facts of
the case and the procedural history, respectively. Part V discusses the
court’s holding and the rationale provided by both the majority and
dissenting opinions. Finally, Part VI discusses the implications of the
two rationales and the issues that may arise from the court’s decision.
