MacPherson v. Department of Administrative Services

2006

Court: OR Supreme Court

Facts: None.

Posture: Seeking to invalidate Measure 37, the resurrected version of the amendment in League of Oregon cities. Trial court found for the plaintiff.

Issue: Is it constitutional?

Holding: Yes, reversed.

Rule: This measure doesn't contravene any important constitutional principles, and that's all we look for on review.

Reasoning: No separation of powers issue, because this provides a cause of action for people seeking compensation, and there's judicial review.

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