Oklahoma § 58-82 - Special requisites of proof
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-82 — Special requisites of proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-82. Special requisites of proof
No will shall be proved as a lost or destroyed will, unless the
same is proved to have been in existence at the time of the death of
the testator or is shown to have been fraudulently destroyed in the
lifetime of the testator, nor unless its provisions are clearly and
distinctly proved by at least two credible witnesses. For purposes
of this section, a copy of the alleged lost or destroyed will can be
admitted into evidence, whether or not the copy reflects the
signature or signatures appearing on the original will, if the copy
is properly identified, and the court shall determine what probative
value, if any, is to be assigned to such copy.
R.L. 1910, § 6227; Laws 1993, c. 345, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-82
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-82 cover?
Section 58-82 ("Special requisites of proof") 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 § 58-82?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-82 apply to my situation?
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