Rule 10.050.Petitioner’s Memorandum of Points and Authorities

Current through August 1, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026

In one sentenceUTCR 10.050 requires the petitioner to file a memorandum of points and authorities within 14 days after the record is settled, with each point tied to a page of the record and followed by a citation of authorities.

Full Text of Rule 10.050

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(1) The petitioner must file a memorandum of points and authorities in support of the challenge to the validity of the final order of the DMV. Points must be concise statements of the arguments supporting the petitioner’s challenge to the validity of the final order. Each point must be accompanied by a reference to the page number of the record where the matter is found. Each point must be followed by a citation of authorities for that point. Points not accompanied by a reference to the record or a statement of authorities need not be considered by the court.

(2) The petitioner’s memorandum of points and authorities, including proof of service on the Attorney General at the address shown in the Certificate of Service required under UTCR 10.010, must be filed with the trial court administrator no later than 14 days after the date of settlement of the record.

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Plain-English Summary

The petitioner must file a memorandum of points and authorities supporting the challenge to the validity of the DMV's final order. A point is a concise statement of an argument, not an essay. Each one must be accompanied by a reference to the page number of the record where the matter appears, and each must be followed by a citation of authorities for that point.

Skipping either piece has a cost. The rule states that points not accompanied by a reference to the record or a statement of authorities need not be considered by the court. An argument with nothing behind it can be passed over, so tie every assertion to a page and to law.

The memorandum is filed with the trial court administrator no later than 14 days after the date of settlement of the record. It must include proof of service on the Attorney General at the address shown in the Certificate of Service required under UTCR 10.010, which is why that earlier address matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the petitioner have to file a memorandum, or is it optional?

It is required. The petitioner must file a memorandum of points and authorities in support of the challenge to the validity of the DMV's final order.

When is the petitioner's memorandum due?

No later than 14 days after the date of settlement of the record, filed with the trial court administrator.

What happens if a point has no citation to the record?

The court need not consider it. The same is true of a point that is not followed by a statement of authorities.

Who must be served with the memorandum?

The Attorney General, at the address shown in the Certificate of Service required under UTCR 10.010. Proof of that service is included with the memorandum.

How should each point be written?

As a concise statement of the argument, with a reference to the page number of the record where the matter is found, followed by a citation of authorities for that point.

Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the official Oregon Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR 10.050). Prescribed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court (UTCR 1.020). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified September 12, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: memorandum of points and authoritiespetitioner memorandum DMV review14 days after settlement of recordcitation to the record in memorandumserve Attorney General memorandum