Oklahoma § 42-145 - Oil and gas well lien by or through subcontractor

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 42-145 — Oil and gas well lien by or through subcontractor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 42-145. Oil and gas well lien by or through subcontractor

Any person, copartnership or corporation who shall furnish such

machinery or supplies to a subcontractor under a contractor, or any

person who shall perform such labor under a subcontract with a

contractor, or who, as an artisan or day laborer in the employ of

such contractor, shall perform any such labor, may obtain a lien

upon said leasehold for oil and gas purposes or any gas pipeline or

any oil pipeline from the same tank and in the same manner and to

the same extent as the original contractor for the amount due him

for such labor, as provided in the preceding section.

R.L. 1910, § 3866.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 42-145

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 42-145 cover?

Section 42-145 ("Oil and gas well lien by or through subcontractor") 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 § 42-145?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 42-145 apply to my situation?

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