Oklahoma § 16-68 - Abolition of doctrine of constructive possession
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 16-68 — Abolition of doctrine of constructive possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-68. Abolition of doctrine of constructive possession
The doctrine of constructive possession is abolished only
insofar as it applies to the Simplification of Land Titles Act,
Section 61 et seq. of Title 16 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Any claims
based upon constructive possession before the effective date of this
act shall be extinguished unless a notice of the claim is filed with
the county clerk of the county where the land or interest is located
within one (1) year from the effective date of this act. The notice
of the claim shall set forth basis thereof and specifically refer to
this section.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 84, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 16-68
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 16-68 cover?
Section 16-68 ("Abolition of doctrine of constructive possession") 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.
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