Oklahoma § 67-43 - Record and notice
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 67-43 — Record and notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-43. Record and notice
It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court in which said
petition is filed, to enter, in a separate book to be kept for the
purpose, the names of the petitioners and defendants, the date of
filing said petition, and a description of all the lands included
therein, which record shall be at all times open to the public. All
lands in each separate town, addition, section or subdivision shall
be entered on the same page or consecutive pages, with an index to
said book showing on what page any such separate town, addition,
section or subdivision may be found. Said clerk shall also, in all
cases, cause publication of notice to be made of the filing of said
petition, which notice shall be entitled "Land Title Notice", and
shall be substantially as follows:
A. B. C. D. etc. (here giving the names of all known defendants,
if any), and to all whom it may concern:
Take notice ______ that on the ____ day of _____, A. D., 19___,
a petition was filed by the undersigned in the _______ court of
______ county, to establish his title to the following described
lands (here insert a full description of the lands in said
petition). Now, unless you appear at the _____ term of said court
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(naming the first term after thirty days from the first insertion of
said notice), and show cause against such application: said petition
shall be taken for confessed, and the title or interest of said
petitioner will be decreed and established according to the prayer
of said petition, and you forever barred from disputing the same.
______________,
Petitioner.
R.L. 1910, § 7287.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 67-43
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 67-43 cover?
Section 67-43 ("Record and notice") 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 § 67-43?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 67-43" (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 § 67-43 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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