Oklahoma § 58-712 - Revocation of letters for contumacy

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-712 — Revocation of letters for contumacy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58-712. Revocation of letters for contumacy

Whenever an executor, administrator, or guardian is committed

for contempt, in disobeying any lawful order of the district court

or the judge thereof, and has remained in custody for thirty (30)

days without obeying such order or purging himself otherwise of the

contempt, the district court may, by order reciting the facts, and

without further showing or notice, revoke his letters and appoint

some other person, entitled thereto, executor, administrator or

guardian in his stead.

R.L.1910, § 6500.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-712

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-712 cover?

Section 58-712 ("Revocation of letters for contumacy") 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 § 58-712?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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