Oklahoma § 52-314 - Right of action for costs involved - Lien
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-314 — Right of action for costs involved - Lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-314. Right of action for costs involved - Lien
Any person who had no obligation to plug, replug, or repair the
well but who does so under the provisions of this act shall have a
cause of action against the person or persons who by law were
obligated to properly plug, replug, or repair the well for the
reasonable cost and expense incurred in plugging, replugging, or
repairing the well, and shall have a lien upon the interest of such
obligated person or persons in and to the oil and gas rights in the
land and equipment located thereon.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 191, § 6, eff. June 8, 1965.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-314
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-314 cover?
Section 52-314 ("Right of action for costs involved - Lien") 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 § 52-314?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 52-314 apply to my situation?
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