Oklahoma § 22-920 - Judgment when jury persist in informal verdict
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-920 — Judgment when jury persist in informal verdict, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-920. Judgment when jury persist in informal verdict
If the jury persist in finding an informal verdict, from which,
however, it can be clearly understood that their intention is to
find in favor of the defendant upon the issue, it must be entered in
the terms in which it is found, and the court must give judgment of
acquittal. But no judgment of conviction can be given unless the
jury expressly find against the defendant, upon the issue, or
judgment be given against him on a special verdict.
R.L.1910, § 5927.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-920
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-920 cover?
Section 22-920 ("Judgment when jury persist in informal verdict") 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 § 22-920?
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