Oklahoma § 12-995 - Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings Dismissal and sanctions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-995 — Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings Dismissal and sanctions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-995. Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings Dismissal and sanctions
The Oklahoma Supreme Court or Court of Civil Appeals shall
dismiss an appeal that is frivolous, and may impose sanctions
against the appellant, the appellant's attorney, or both. The
sanctions that may be imposed may include the reasonable expenses
incurred because of the filing of the appeal, including a reasonable
attorney's fee. The court shall dismiss a cross-appeal or an
original proceeding that is frivolous and may impose sanctions as
provided by this section.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 351, § 24, eff. Oct. 1, 1993. Amended by
Laws 1996, c. 97, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-995 cover?
Section 12-995 ("Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings Dismissal and sanctions") 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.
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