Oklahoma § 58-24 - Court may compel production of will by one having
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-24 — Court may compel production of will by one having, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-24. Court may compel production of will by one having
possession.
If it be alleged in the petition that the will is in the
possession of a third person and the court is satisfied that the
allegation is correct, an order must be issued and served upon the
person having possession of the will, requiring him to produce it in
the court at the time named in the order. If he has possession of
the will and neglects or refuses to produce it in obedience to the
order, he may by warrant of the court be committed to the jail of
the county, and kept in close confinement until he produces it.
R.L.1910, § 6202.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-24
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-24 cover?
Section 58-24 ("Court may compel production of will by one having") 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 § 58-24?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-24 apply to my situation?
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