Oklahoma § 58-394 - Discharge and release upon payment or delivery of property
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-394 — Discharge and release upon payment or delivery of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-394. Discharge and release upon payment or delivery of property
by affidavit.
The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal
property or the evidence thereof to the successor or successors
named in the affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent
as if the person dealt with a personal representative of the
decedent. Such person is not required to inquire into the truth of
any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit
is delivered refuses to pay, deliver, transfer, or issue any
personal property or evidence thereof, it may be recovered or its
payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of
their right in a proceeding brought for the purpose by or on behalf
of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment,
delivery, transfer, or issuance is made is answerable and
accountable therefor to any personal representative of the estate or
to any other person having a superior right.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 359, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-394
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-394 cover?
Section 58-394 ("Discharge and release upon payment or delivery of property") 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 § 58-394?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-394 apply to my situation?
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