Oklahoma § 12-901 - Execution for delivery of property

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-901 — Execution for delivery of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-901. Execution for delivery of property

If the execution be for the delivery of the possession of real

or personal property, it shall require the officer to deliver the

same, particularly describing the property, to the party entitled

thereto, and may, at the same time, require the officer to satisfy

any costs or damages, recovered in the same judgment, out of the

goods and chattels of the party against whom it was rendered; and,

for the want of such goods and chattels, then out of the lands and

tenements; and in this respect it shall be deemed an execution

against the property.

R.L. 1910, § 5214.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-901

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-901 cover?

Section 12-901 ("Execution for delivery of property") 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 § 12-901?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 12-901 apply to my situation?

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