Oklahoma § 23-26 - Breach of covenants against encumbrances
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 23-26 — Breach of covenants against encumbrances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-26. Breach of covenants against encumbrances
The detriment caused by the breach of a covenant against
encumbrances in a grant of an estate in real property, is deemed to
be the amount which has been actually expended by the covenantee in
extinguishment of either the principal or interest thereof; not
exceeding in the former case a proportion of the price paid to the
grantor, equivalent to the relative value, at the time of the grant,
of the property affected by the breach, as compared with the whole;
or, in the latter case, interest on a like amount.
R.L. 1910, § 2857.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 23-26
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 23-26 cover?
Section 23-26 ("Breach of covenants against encumbrances") 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 § 23-26?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 23-26 apply to my situation?
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