Section 114.441 - Definitions for ORS 114.441 to 114.462 As used in ORS 114.441 to 114.462:
(1) "Beneficiary" means a person for whose benefit an action against a wrongdoer may be brought under ORS 30.020.(2) "Interested person" has the meaning given that term in ORS 111.005.(3) "Personal injury claim" means a cause of action arising out of injuries to a decedent, caused by the wrongful act or omission of another, that do not result in the death of the decedent.(4) "Wrongful death claim" means a cause of action arising out of injuries to a decedent, caused by the wrongful act or omission of another, that result in the death of the decedent.114.441 to 114.462 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 114 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.