Oklahoma § 12-187 - Action against nonresident defendant(s) - Venue
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-187 — Action against nonresident defendant(s) - Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-187. Action against nonresident defendant(s) - Venue
In addition to the other counties in which an action may be
brought against a nonresident of this state, an action where all
defendants are nonresidents of the state may be brought in the
county where the cause of action arose or in the county where the
plaintiff or one of the plaintiffs resides. If one or more of the
defendants is a resident of this state, the action shall be brought
in any county where venue would be proper as to the resident
defendant or one of the resident defendants if there are several.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 32, § 1. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 54, § 1,
emerg. eff. March 29, 1965; Laws 1967, c. 228, § 1, emerg. eff. May
2, 1967; Laws 1972, c. 208, § 8, eff. Oct. 1, 1972; Laws 1984, c.
164, § 31, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-187
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-187 cover?
Section 12-187 ("Action against nonresident defendant(s) - Venue") 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 § 12-187?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-187 apply to my situation?
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