Oklahoma § 12-938 - Attorney fees taxed as costs in certain actions relating
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-938 — Attorney fees taxed as costs in certain actions relating, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-938. Attorney fees taxed as costs in certain actions relating
to public utilities.
In any civil action or proceeding to recover for the overpayment
of any charge for water, sanitary sewer, garbage, electric or
natural gas service from any person, firm or corporation, or to
determine the right of any person, firm or corporation to receive
any such service, the prevailing party shall be allowed a reasonable
attorney fee to be set by the court, to be taxed and collected as
costs.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 120, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1972.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-938
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-938 cover?
Section 12-938 ("Attorney fees taxed as costs in certain actions relating") 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 § 12-938?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-938 apply to my situation?
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