Oklahoma § 12-1187 - Action by defendant against garnishee
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1187 — Action by defendant against garnishee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1187. Action by defendant against garnishee
No action shall be commenced by the defendant or his assignee
against a garnishee upon any claim or demand liable to garnishment,
or to recover any property garnished, or execution be issued upon a
judgment in favor of defendant against such garnishee subsequent to
the service of the garnishee summons upon him, until the termination
of the garnishee action; and if an action shall have been commenced
or an execution issued, it shall be stayed by the court or a judge
thereof, upon the garnishee's application; except that upon cause
shown, the court or a judge may by order permit the commencement of
such an action, or the issue of an execution, or the further
prosecution of one stayed.
R.L. 1910, § 4837.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1187
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1187 cover?
Section 12-1187 ("Action by defendant against garnishee") 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 § 12-1187?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-1187 apply to my situation?
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