Oklahoma § 21-554 - Attorneys - Buying demands for suit - Misleading inferior
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-554 — Attorneys - Buying demands for suit - Misleading inferior, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-554. Attorneys - Buying demands for suit - Misleading inferior
courts.
Every attorney who either directly or indirectly buys or is
interested in buying any evidence of debt or thing in action with
intent to bring suit thereon is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any
attorney who in any proceeding before any court of a justice of the
peace or police judge or other inferior court in which he appears as
attorney, willfully misstates any proposition or seeks to mislead
the court in any matter of law is guilty of a misdemeanor and on any
trial therefor the state shall only be held to prove to the court
that the cause was pending, that the defendant appeared as an
attorney in the action, and showing what the legal statement was,
wherein it is not the law. If the defense be that the act was not
willful the burden shall be on the defendant to prove that he did
not know that there was error in his statement of the law.
R.L.1910, § 2266.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-554
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-554 cover?
Section 21-554 ("Attorneys - Buying demands for suit - Misleading inferior") 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 § 21-554?
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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 § 21-554 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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