Oklahoma § 82-669 - Suits for or against district - Name - Service of process
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§ 82-669. Suits for or against district - Name - Service of process
In all suits in any court for damages, condemnation or other
proceedings, whether brought for or against such conservancy
district, the same shall be brought in the name of the conservancy
district as fixed and established by the decree of incorporation,
and shall be under the direction of its board of directors and in
all suits against such conservancy district service of summons shall
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be issued and served upon the president of the board of directors;
or, if the president of said board of directors is not found in the
county, then upon a member of the board of directors of said
district, or if none of the aforesaid directors can be found, then
by serving the secretary or treasurer and by leaving a copy thereof
at the principal office or usual place of business of said district,
with the person having charge thereof.
Added by Laws 1967, c. 382, § 19, emerg. eff. May 23, 1967.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-669
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-669 cover?
Section 82-669 ("Suits for or against district - Name - Service of process") 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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