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Section 742.061 - Recovery of attorney fees in action on policy or contractor’s bond.

OR Rev Stat § 742.061 (2019) (N/A)
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(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to actions to recover personal injury protection benefits if, in writing, not later than six months from the date proof of loss is filed with the insurer:

(a) The insurer has accepted coverage and the only issue is the amount of benefits due the insured; and

(b) The insurer has consented to submit the case to binding arbitration.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to actions to recover uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits if, in writing, not later than six months from the date proof of loss is filed with the insurer:

(a) The insurer has accepted coverage and the only issues are the liability of the uninsured or underinsured motorist and the damages due the insured; and

(b) The insurer has consented to submit the case to binding arbitration. [Formerly 736.325 and then 743.114; 1999 c.790 §1; 2003 c.794 §328]

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