Oklahoma § 51-96 - Summons and pleadings
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 51-96 — Summons and pleadings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-96. Summons and pleadings
Upon the filing of the complaint or petition for the writ of
ouster, a summons shall issue for the defendant to appear and answer
the same within twenty (20) days of the service thereof, and there
shall accompany the summons and be served upon the defendant a copy
of the complaint or petition filed against him.
The petition and answer shall constitute the only pleadings
allowed, and all allegations in the answer shall be deemed
controverted, and any and all questions as to the sufficiency of the
petition or complaint shall be raised and determined upon the trial
of the cause; and if said petition is held insufficient in form, the
same shall be amended at once, and such amendment shall not delay
the trial of the case.
Added by Laws 1917, c. 205, p. 380, § 6, emerg. eff. Feb. 19, 1917.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 51-96
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 51-96 cover?
Section 51-96 ("Summons and pleadings") 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 § 51-96?
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