Oklahoma § 60-66 - Lateral and subjacent support, right to
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 60-66 — Lateral and subjacent support, right to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-66. Lateral and subjacent support, right to
Each coterminous owner is entitled to the lateral and subjacent
support which his land receives from the adjoining land, subject to
the right of the owner of the adjoining land to make proper and
usual excavations on the same for purposes of construction, on using
ordinary care and skill, and taking reasonable precautions to
sustain the land of the other, and giving previous reasonable notice
to the other of his intention to make such excavations. R.L. 1910
Sec. 6641.
R.L.1910, § 6641.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 60-66
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 60-66 cover?
Section 60-66 ("Lateral and subjacent support, right to") 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 § 60-66?
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