Capital One Bank v. Fort

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• concluding, in resolving a conflict between Oregon and Virginia law, that the policy choice in ORS 20.096 in favor of reciprocity is fundamental
• noting, to support a conclusion that Oregon law applied, that “most importantly, Oregon is the residence of one of the parties to the contract”
• noting exceptions as described in RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONFLICT OF LAWS § 187(2)(1971)
• “ORS 20.096 protects Oregon consumers who enter into contracts that include one-sided attorney-fee provisions with sellers of services who enjoy an advantage in bargaining power.”

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