State ex rel. Fisher Broadcasting, Inc. v. Olsen
Docket: No. A8307-04653, SC S31114
Court: Oregon Supreme Court; December 23, 1985; Oregon; State Supreme Court
A mandamus proceeding was initiated by a television broadcaster, Fisher, seeking to compel the copying of a videotape previously addressed in State ex rel KOIN-TV v. Olsen. The court reiterated that all arguments presented by Fisher were previously considered in the KOIN case. Although Fisher referenced different case law, the court found no compelling reason to alter its stance on the common-law right to copy, which is not absolute and is subject to the trial judge's discretion. Fisher's claim of judicial abuse of discretion was rejected by the court, leading to the dismissal of the alternative writ.