Oklahoma § 58-420 - Petition for sale by third person

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-420 — Petition for sale by third person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58-420. Petition for sale by third person

If the executor or administrator neglects to apply for any order

of sale when it is necessary, any person may make application

therefor in the same manner as the executor or administrator, and

notice thereof must be given to the executor or administrator before

the hearing. The petition of such applicant must contain as many of

the matters required for the petition of the executor or

administrator as he can ascertain, and the decree of sale must fix

the period of time within which the executor or administrator must

make the sale.

R.L.1910, § 6380.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-420

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-420 cover?

Section 58-420 ("Petition for sale by third person") 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 § 58-420?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 58-420 apply to my situation?

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