Oklahoma § 12-1101 - Offer to allow judgment to be taken
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1101 — Offer to allow judgment to be taken, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1101. Offer to allow judgment to be taken
The defendant, in an action for the recovery of money only, may,
at any time before the trial, serve upon the plaintiff or his
attorney an offer, in writing, to allow judgment to be taken against
him for the sum specified therein. If the plaintiff accept the
offer and give notice thereof to the defendant or his attorney,
within five days after the offer was served, the offer, and an
affidavit that the notice of acceptance was delivered within the
time limited, may be filed by the plaintiff, or the defendant may
file the acceptance, with a copy of the offer, verified by
affidavit; and in either case, the offer and acceptance shall be
noted in the journal, and judgment shall be rendered accordingly. If
the notice of acceptance be not given in the period limited, the
offer shall be deemed withdrawn, and shall not be given in evidence
or mentioned on the trial. If the plaintiff fails to obtain
judgment for more than was offered by the defendant, he shall pay
the defendant's costs from the time of the offer.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure
R.L. 1910, § 5301.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1101
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1101 cover?
Section 12-1101 ("Offer to allow judgment to be taken") 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 § 12-1101?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-1101 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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