Oklahoma § 18-956 - Action for divestment - Cost - Attorney fees
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 18-956 — Action for divestment - Cost - Attorney fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-956. Action for divestment - Cost - Attorney fees
A. Any resident of the county in which the land is situated,
who is of legal age, may initiate an action in the district court in
the county wherein the land is situated for the divestment of an
interest in land held in violation of Section 1 of this act. If
such action is successful, all costs of the action shall be assessed
against the defendant and a reasonable attorney fee shall be allowed
the plaintiff, and, should judgment be rendered for the defendant,
such costs and a reasonable attorney fee for the defendant shall be
paid by the plaintiff.
B. In the event an action for the divestment of an interest in
land held in violation of Section 1 of this act is successful, the
defendant shall be required to dispose of said land within such
reasonable period of time as may be ordered by the court, subject to
the right of appeal of said defendant.
Laws 1978, c. 169, § 2, emerg. eff. April 10, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 18-956
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 18-956 cover?
Section 18-956 ("Action for divestment - Cost - Attorney fees") 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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