Oklahoma § 42-142 - Statement to be filed
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 42-142 — Statement to be filed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-142. Statement to be filed
Any person claiming a lien as aforesaid shall file in the office
of the county clerk of the county in which the land is situated a
statement setting forth the amount claimed and the items thereof as
nearly as practicable, the names of the owner, the contractor, the
claimant, and a legal description of the property subject to the
lien, verified by affidavit. Such statement shall be filed within
four (4) months after the date upon which material or equipment used
on said land was last furnished or labor last performed under
contract as aforesaid; and if the claim be for the planting of any
trees, vines, plants, or hedge, such statement shall be filed within
four (4) months from such planting. Immediately upon the receipt of
such statement the county clerk shall enter a record of the same
against the tract index and in a book kept for that purpose, to be
called the mechanics' lien journal, which shall be ruled off into
separate columns, with headings as follows: "When filed", "Name of
owner", "Name of claimant", "Amount claimed", "Legal description of
property", and "Remarks", and the clerk shall make the proper entry
in each column.
R.L. 1910, § 3863; Laws 1977, c. 207, § 7, eff. Oct 1, 1977; Laws
1978, c. 133, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1978; Laws 1980, c. 216, § 2, emerg.
eff. May 30, 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 42-142
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 42-142 cover?
Section 42-142 ("Statement to be filed") 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 § 42-142?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 42-142" (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 § 42-142 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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