Oklahoma § 12-688 - Taking account or proof or assessment of damages on
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-688 — Taking account or proof or assessment of damages on, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-688. Taking account or proof or assessment of damages on
default or decision of issue of law.
If the taking of an account, or the proof of a fact, or the
assessment of damages, be necessary to enable the court to pronounce
judgment upon a failure to answer, or after a decision of an issue
of law the court may, with the assent of the party not in default,
take the account, hear the proof, or assess the damages; or may,
with the like assent, refer the same to a referee or master
commissioner, or may direct the same to be ascertained or assessed
by a jury. If a jury be ordered, it shall be on or after the day on
which the action is set for trial.
R.L. 1910, § 5130.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-688
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-688 cover?
Section 12-688 ("Taking account or proof or assessment of damages on") 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 § 12-688?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-688 apply to my situation?
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