Dunn v. University of Oregon

Citations

• 9 Or. 357

Syllabus

<p>State University a Corporation.</p> <p>The board of directors of the University of Oregon, created by the act of October 19, 1872, of'the legislature, entitled “An Act to create, organize and locate the University of the State of Oregon,” is a corporation.</p> <p>Suit Against the State.</p> <p>The immunity of a state from being sued applies only to its being made a party to the record.</p> <p>This immunity of the state does not extend to its agents, who hold the title and possession of property against which a valid claim exists in favor of a third party.</p>