Oklahoma § 12-577.4 - Damage awards - Applicability of federal and state
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-577.4 — Damage awards - Applicability of federal and state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-577.4. Damage awards - Applicability of federal and state
income tax.
The Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions (OUJI) applicable in a
civil case shall include an instruction notifying the jury that no
part of an award for damages for personal injury or wrongful death
is subject to federal or state income tax. Any amount that the jury
determines to be proper compensation for personal injury or wrongful
death should not be increased or decreased by any consideration for
income taxes. In order to be admitted at trial, any exhibit
relating to damage awards shall reflect accurate tax ramifications.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 16, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-577.4
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-577.4 cover?
Section 12-577.4 ("Damage awards - Applicability of federal and state") 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 § 12-577.4?
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