Oklahoma § 15-451 - Notice to true owner of wrongful detention
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 15-451 — Notice to true owner of wrongful detention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-451. Notice to true owner of wrongful detention
A bailee who believes that a thing deposited with him is
wrongfully detained from its true owner may give him notice of the
bailment; and if, within a reasonable time afterwards, he does not
claim it, and sufficiently establish his right thereto, and
indemnify the bailee against the claim of the bailor, the bailee is
exonerated from liability to the person to whom he gave the notice,
upon returning the thing to the bailor, or assuming, in good faith,
a new obligation changing his position in respect to the thing, to
his prejudice.
R.L.1910, § 1094.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 15. Contracts
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 15-451
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 15-451 cover?
Section 15-451 ("Notice to true owner of wrongful detention") 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 § 15-451?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 15-451 apply to my situation?
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