Oklahoma § 58-597 - Liability of representative after order
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-597 — Liability of representative after order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-597. Liability of representative after order
When a decree is made by the district court for the payment of a
decedent's creditors, the personal representative is personally
liable to each creditor for his allowed claim, or the dividend
thereon, and execution may be issued on such decrees as upon any
civil judgment in the district court, in favor of each creditor, and
the same proceeding may be had under such execution as if it had
been issued as any civil judgment. The personal representative is
liable therefor on his bond to each creditor.
Amended by Laws 1988, c. 228, § 15, emerg. eff. June 22, 1988.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-597
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-597 cover?
Section 58-597 ("Liability of representative after order") 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 § 58-597?
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