Oklahoma § 12-142 - Action for collection on open account, statement of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-142 — Action for collection on open account, statement of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-142. Action for collection on open account, statement of
account, account stated, note or other instrument of indebtedness Contracts for goods, wares, merchandise, labor or services.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure
The venue of civil actions for the collection of an open
account, a statement of account, account stated, written or oral
contract relating to the purchase of goods, wares or merchandise,
labor or services, or for the collection of any note or other
instrument of indebtedness shall be, at the option of the plaintiff
or plaintiffs, in either of the following:
(a) in any county in which venue may be properly laid as now
provided by law; or
(b) in the county in which the debt was contracted or in which
the note or other instrument of indebtedness was given.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 94, § 1. Amended by Laws 1971, c. 45, § 1,
eff. Oct. 1, 1971; Laws 1978, c. 305, § 1, eff. July 1, 1978; Laws
1988, c. 4, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-142
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-142 cover?
Section 12-142 ("Action for collection on open account, statement of") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 12-142?
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