Oklahoma § 67-16 - Hearing - Filing and recording
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 67-16 — Hearing - Filing and recording, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-16. Hearing - Filing and recording
Upon such publication being made, all persons interested shall
be deemed defendants, and may appear in person or by counsel, and be
heard touching such proceedings. If the court shall be satisfied
that any public record of maps and plats has been injured, lost or
destroyed, an order to that effect shall be entered of record, and
thereupon the court shall proceed to take testimony for the purpose
or reproducing and reestablishing the record so injured, lost or
destroyed. The proceedings may be continued from time to time,
whether in term or not, and orders and decrees shall be made as to
each map or plat separately. The clerk shall cause all maps and
plats adjudged by the court to be correct copies of the records
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 67. Records
injured, lost or destroyed, as often and as soon as they are so
adjudged, to be filed in the office of the register of deeds, with a
certified copy of the order or judgment of the court in the premises
attached thereto, and recorded in a book to be provided for that
purpose. And the said record shall be deemed and taken in all
courts and places as a public record, and as a true and correct
reproduction of the original record so injured, lost or destroyed.
R.L. 1910, § 7275.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 67-16
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 67-16 cover?
Section 67-16 ("Hearing - Filing and recording") 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 § 67-16?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 67-16" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 67-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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