Oklahoma § 84-144 - Witness entitled without will
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 84-144 — Witness entitled without will, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84-144. Witness entitled without will
If a witness to whom any beneficial devise, legacy or gift, void
by the preceding section, is made, would have been entitled to any
share of the estate of the testator, in case the will should not be
established, he succeeds to so much of the share as would be
distributed to him, not exceeding the devise or bequest made to him
in the will, and he may recover the same of the other devisees or
legatees name in the will, in proportion to and out of the parts
devised or bequeathed to them. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8378.
R.L.1910, § 8378.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 84-144
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 84-144 cover?
Section 84-144 ("Witness entitled without will") 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 § 84-144?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 84-144 apply to my situation?
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