Oklahoma § 12-1181 - Mutual defense by garnishee and defendant
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1181 — Mutual defense by garnishee and defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1181. Mutual defense by garnishee and defendant
At any time before final order or judgment against the
garnishee, the defendant may in all cases, by answer duly verified
defend the proceedings against any garnishee, upon the ground that
the indebtedness of the garnishee, or any property held by him, is
exempt from execution against such defendant, or for any other
reason is not liable to garnishment; or upon any ground upon which a
garnishee might defend the same; and may participate in the trial of
any issue between the plaintiff and garnishee for the protection of
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure
his interests. The garnishee may at his option, defend the
principal action for the defendant, if the latter does not, but
shall be under no obligations so to do.
R.L. 1910, § 4831. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 297, § 11.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1181
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1181 cover?
Section 12-1181 ("Mutual defense by garnishee and defendant") 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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