Oklahoma § 42-209

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 42-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 42-209.

Lien on escrow account.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 42. Liens

Except as otherwise provided in this section, whenever a claim

for lien has been filed with the county clerk, and an escrow account

has been established either from the proceeds from the transaction

or any other source of funds in an amount equal to one hundred

twenty-five percent (125%) of the amount of the claim for lien, then

the lien against the commercial real estate shall be extinguished

and become a lien on the funds contained in the escrow account. The

establishment of an escrow account, as provided for in this section,

shall not be cause for any party to refuse to close the transaction.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 166, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 42. Liens

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Section 42-209 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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