Oklahoma § 15-566 - Prima facie evidence of illegality of contract and
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 15-566 — Prima facie evidence of illegality of contract and, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-566. Prima facie evidence of illegality of contract and
operation of bucketshop.
Every person shall furnish upon demand to any principal for whom
such person has executed any contract of sale for the future
delivery of any cotton, grain, stocks or other commodities a written
instrument setting forth the name and location of the exchange,
board of trade or similar institution upon which such contract has
been executed, the date of execution of the contract and the name
and address of the persons with whom such contract was executed and
if such person shall refuse or neglect to furnish such statement
upon reasonable demand, such refusal or neglect shall be prima facie
evidence that such contract was an illegal contract within the
provisions of Section 4, of this act, and that the person who
executed it was engaged in the maintenance and operation of a
"bucket shop" within the provisions of Section 7, of this act.
Laws 1917, c. 97, p. 147, § 6.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 15-566
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 15-566 cover?
Section 15-566 ("Prima facie evidence of illegality of contract and") 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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