OR BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield OR BAR facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A manager-managed Oregon LLC defaults to which governance structure for decisions outside the ordinary course of business? → Approval by a majority-in-interest of the members
2. Under Oregon law, when a court grants a temporary restraining order (TRO) without notice to the opposing party, how long may it remain in effect? → Up to 14 days, extendable for good cause shown under ORCP 79
3. Under the MPC, conspiracy primarily requires: → An agreement plus the purpose to promote or facilitate the target crime
4. What is a material breach of contract? → A breach so substantial that it excuses the non-breaching party from further performance
5. A shareholder who dissents from a merger and properly perfects appraisal rights is entitled to: → Receive the fair value of shares determined by the court, not the merger price
6. The Oregon Constitution provides for a unique form of direct democracy. Which of the following mechanisms is NOT included? → Judicial review
7. Under Oregon's mandatory pro bono guidelines, what is the aspirational annual pro bono hour target per attorney? → 50 hours
8. An officer stops a pedestrian based on reasonable articulable suspicion and conducts a pat-down for weapons. This is permitted under: → Terry v. Ohio's stop-and-frisk doctrine
9. Under Oregon law, which statement best describes the crime of "Theft in the first degree"? → The unlawful taking of property valued at $1,000 or more
10. The doctrine of issue exhaustion in administrative law prevents parties from: → Raising on judicial review issues that were not raised before the agency
11. What is eminent domain? → The government's power to take private property for public use with just compensation
12. A successful entrapment defense requires showing: → Government inducement of the crime and the defendant's lack of predisposition to commit it
13. Solicitation is complete at the moment: → The defendant asks another to commit a crime with intent that it be committed
14. Under Miranda v. Arizona, the obligation to administer Miranda warnings is triggered when: → A suspect is in custody and subject to interrogation
15. Which contractual duty CANNOT be delegated to a third party without the obligee's consent? → A duty requiring the unique personal skill or judgment of the original promisor
16. Under the First Amendment, a content-neutral restriction on speech must satisfy which standard of review? → Intermediate scrutiny requiring a significant government interest and narrow tailoring
17. A defendant punches a victim intending only minor injury, but the victim dies. Under the MPC, the most likely charge is: → Reckless homicide manifesting extreme indifference to human life
18. What is the residency requirement for filing a divorce in Oregon? → The petitioner must meet state-specific residency requirements before filing
19. Under the Oregon Business Corporation Act, a shareholder's right to inspect corporate books and records requires: → A proper purpose related to the shareholder's interest as a shareholder
20. In Oregon, what is required for a limited liability company (LLC) to be dissolved voluntarily? → A majority vote of the members
21. What is the best evidence rule? → Original documents must be produced to prove their contents unless an exception applies
22. The doctrine of after-acquired title (estoppel by deed) provides that if a grantor conveys property they do not yet own and later acquires title, then: → Title automatically inures to the benefit of the grantee when the grantor acquires it
23. What is a quitclaim deed? → A deed that transfers whatever interest the grantor may have without warranties of title
24. Under Oregon law, what standard governs the division of marital property in a dissolution of marriage proceeding? → Equitable distribution based on relevant statutory factors
25. When an administrative law judge issues a proposed order in an Oregon contested case, the agency head: → May adopt, modify, or reject the proposed order after reviewing the record
26. Under Katz v. United States, the Fourth Amendment protects: → People's reasonable expectations of privacy, not just property rights
27. Oregon's prejudgment interest rule generally provides that prejudgment interest is available when: → The damages are liquidated or ascertainable by mathematical calculation from a fixed date
28. In a defamation claim under Oregon law, a private figure plaintiff suing on a matter of public concern must prove the defendant acted with: → Negligence as to the falsity of the statement
29. Under ORS 107.108, a parent's child support obligation continues beyond age 18 until the child reaches age 21 when: → The child is attending school and is not self-supporting
30. Under the Oregon Trust Code, which elements are required to create a valid express private trust? → Intent to create a trust, a trustee, a definite beneficiary, and trust property (the res)