Oklahoma § 12-1533 - Persons who may bring action - Expenses - Petition by
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§ 12-1533. Persons who may bring action - Expenses - Petition by
Attorney General or district attorney - Recovery of damages.
When the action is brought by the Attorney General or the
district attorney of any county of his own motion, or when directed
to do so by competent authority, it shall be prosecuted in the name
of the state, but where the action is brought by a person claiming
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure
an interest in the office, franchise or corporation, or claiming any
interest adverse to the franchise, gift or grant, which is the
subject of the action, it shall be prosecuted in the name and under
the direction, and at the expense of such persons; whenever the
action is brought against a person for usurping an office by the
Attorney General or the district attorney, he shall set forth in the
petition the name of the person rightfully (entitled) to the office
and his right or title thereto; when the action in such case is
brought by the person claiming title, he may claim and recover any
damage he may have sustained.
R.L. 1910, § 4921.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1533
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1533 cover?
Section 12-1533 ("Persons who may bring action - Expenses - Petition by") 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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