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. 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
2. What is a material breach of contract? → A breach so substantial that it excuses the non-breaching party from further performance
3. 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
4. The Oregon Constitution provides for a unique form of direct democracy. Which of the following mechanisms is NOT included? → Judicial review
5. Under Oregon's mandatory pro bono guidelines, what is the aspirational annual pro bono hour target per attorney? → 50 hours
6. 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
7. What is eminent domain? → The government's power to take private property for public use with just compensation
8. A successful entrapment defense requires showing: → Government inducement of the crime and the defendant's lack of predisposition to commit it
9. 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
10. What is the residency requirement for filing a divorce in Oregon? → The petitioner must meet state-specific residency requirements before filing
11. 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
12. In Oregon, what is required for a limited liability company (LLC) to be dissolved voluntarily? → A majority vote of the members
13. What is the best evidence rule? → Original documents must be produced to prove their contents unless an exception applies
14. 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
15. What is a quitclaim deed? → A deed that transfers whatever interest the grantor may have without warranties of title
16. 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
17. Under Katz v. United States, the Fourth Amendment protects: → People's reasonable expectations of privacy, not just property rights
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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)
22. What is relevance in evidence law? → Evidence that has any tendency to make a material fact more or less probable
23. What are prior inconsistent statements used for? → To impeach a witness's credibility by showing contradictory earlier statements
24. A grantor conveys Blackacre 'to A so long as the land is used for agricultural purposes.' This language creates: → A fee simple determinable with a possibility of reverter in the grantor
25. State action is generally required for a constitutional rights claim. Which of the following is MOST likely to constitute state action? → A private university in a contract with the state to operate a public library
26. An intended third-party beneficiary's rights vest — preventing the original parties from modifying or rescinding without consent — when the beneficiary: → Relies on the contract, assents to it, or brings suit to enforce it
27. Which statement about strict liability crimes is correct? → They impose criminal liability without proof of any mens rea
28. Which of the following is a fundamental right protected by the Oregon Constitution but not explicitly enumerated in the U.S. Constitution? → Right to privacy
29. Under Oregon law, which of the following is considered a Class A felony? → Murder
30. At common law, receiving stolen property requires that the defendant: → Actually knew the property was stolen at the time of receipt