Oklahoma § 12-980 - Writs of error and certiorari abolished
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-980 — Writs of error and certiorari abolished, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-980. Writs of error and certiorari abolished
Writs of error and certiorari, to reverse, vacate or modify
judgments or final orders in civil cases, are abolished; but courts
shall have the same power to compel complete and perfect transcripts
of the proceedings containing the judgment or final order sought to
be reversed, to be furnished as they heretofore had under writs of
error and certiorari.
R.L. 1910, § 5263.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-980
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-980 cover?
Section 12-980 ("Writs of error and certiorari abolished") 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 § 12-980?
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