Oklahoma § 20-14 - Actions involving removal or location of state capital or
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-14 — Actions involving removal or location of state capital or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-14. Actions involving removal or location of state capital or
educational or charitable institutions - Jurisdiction, powers and
procedure.
Exclusive original jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the
Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma, to hear and determine any
action that may be brought involving the legality of the removal or
location, or an attempt to remove or locate, the state capital or
any normal school or other educational or charitable institution of
the state, and in any such action the Supreme Court shall have the
same power and jurisdiction, including the power to appoint a
referee, which it now has under the laws of this state in contests
over the location of county seats, and all such actions shall be
governed by the same procedure which now prevails in county seat
contests.
Provided that any resident taxpayer of this state, shall have a
right to a hearing before the Supreme Court upon the execution of a
good and sufficient bond for cost, to be approved by the Clerk of
the Court. And, provided further that any and all actions brought
under the provisions of this act shall be commenced within ten (10)
days after the passage of any act for the removal or location of the
state capital or any normal school or other educational or
charitable institution of the state.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 1, p. 1, § 1, emerg. eff. Dec. 10, 1910.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-14
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-14 cover?
Section 20-14 ("Actions involving removal or location of state capital or") 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 § 20-14?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 20-14" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 20-14 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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