Abatement is generally the temporary or permanent halting of a process (a lawsuit) or a situation (a nuisance).
In Oregon, abatement can refer to different legal contexts. In the context of a lawsuit, abatement means the suspension or cessation of judicial proceedings. This can occur for various reasons, such as the death of a party, a lack of jurisdiction, or the resolution of the matter before trial. In terms of a nuisance, abatement refers to the legal process of removing or stopping a nuisance. A nuisance can be something that causes inconvenience or damage to the public or to an individual, such as noise, pollution, or an unsafe building. Oregon law allows for the abatement of nuisances through court orders or, in some cases, through self-help remedies, provided they are carried out without trespass or unnecessary damage. Local ordinances often provide specific procedures for nuisance abatement, and state statutes may also address particular types of nuisances, such as environmental hazards.