Oklahoma § 16-73 - Claims prior to date of root title as null and void
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 16-73 — Claims prior to date of root title as null and void, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-73. Claims prior to date of root title as null and void
Subject to matters stated in Section 2 hereof, such marketable
record title shall be held by its owner and shall be taken by any
person dealing with the land free and clear of all interests, claims
or charges whatsoever, the existence of which depends upon any act,
transaction, event or omission that occurred prior to the effective
date of the root of title. All such interests, claims or charges,
however denominated, whether legal or equitable, present or future,
whether such interests, claims or charges are asserted by a person
sui juris or under a disability, whether such person is within or
without the state, whether such person is natural or corporate, or
is private or governmental, are hereby declared to be null and void.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 31, § 3.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 16-73
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 16-73 cover?
Section 16-73 ("Claims prior to date of root title as null and void") 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 § 16-73?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 16-73" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 16-73 apply to my situation?
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