Oklahoma § 12-1233 - Garnishee may pay money into court
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1233 — Garnishee may pay money into court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1233. Garnishee may pay money into court
A garnishee may pay the money owing to the defendant by him to
the sheriff having the order of attachment, or into court. He shall
be discharged from liability to the defendant for any money so paid,
not exceeding the plaintiff's claim. He shall not be subject to
costs, beyond those caused by his resistance of the claim against
him; and if he discloses the property in his hands, or the true
amount owing by him, and deliver and pay the same, according to the
order of the court, he shall be allowed his costs.
R.L. 1910, § 4854.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1233
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1233 cover?
Section 12-1233 ("Garnishee may pay money into court") 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 § 12-1233?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-1233 apply to my situation?
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