Oklahoma § 12-2408 - Compromise and offers to compromise
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2408 — Compromise and offers to compromise, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2408. Compromise and offers to compromise
Evidence of:
1. Furnishing, offering or promising to furnish; or
2. Accepting, offering or promising to accept,
a valuable consideration in compromising or attempting to compromise
a claim which was disputed as to either validity or amount is not
admissible to prove liability for the claim, invalidity of the claim
or the amount of the claim.
Evidence of conduct or statements made in compromise
negotiations is not admissible. This section does not require the
exclusion of discoverable evidence merely because it is revealed in
the course of compromise negotiations. This section does not
require exclusion of evidence when it is offered for another
purpose, including proof of bias or prejudice of a witness,
negativing a contention of undue delay, or proof of an effort to
obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 408, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-2408
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2408 cover?
Section 12-2408 ("Compromise and offers to compromise") 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 § 12-2408?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-2408 apply to my situation?
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