Oklahoma § 23-15 - Joint tortfeasor liability - Several only
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 23-15 — Joint tortfeasor liability - Several only, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-15. Joint tortfeasor liability - Several only
A. In any civil action based on fault and not arising out of
contract, the liability for damages caused by two or more persons
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 23. Damages
shall be several only and a joint tortfeasor shall be liable only
for the amount of damages allocated to that tortfeasor.
B. This section shall not apply to actions brought by or on
behalf of the state.
C. The provisions of this section shall apply to all civil
actions based on fault and not arising out of contract that accrue
on or after November 1, 2011.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 368, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by
Laws 2009, c. 228, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2011, c. 15, § 1,
eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 23-15
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 23-15 cover?
Section 23-15 ("Joint tortfeasor liability - Several only") 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 § 23-15?
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