Oklahoma § 58-216 - Special administrator superseded by regular appointee

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-216 — Special administrator superseded by regular appointee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58-216. Special administrator superseded by regular appointee

When letters testamentary or of administration on the estate of

the decedent have been granted, the powers of the special

administrator cease, and he must forthwith deliver to the executor

or administrator all the property and effects of the decedent in his

hands; and the executor or administrator may prosecute to final

judgment any suit commenced by the special administrator.

R.L.1910, § 6287.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-216

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-216 cover?

Section 58-216 ("Special administrator superseded by regular appointee") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma.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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