Oklahoma § 66-144 - Failure to fence - Penalty
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 66-144 — Failure to fence - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-144. Failure to fence - Penalty
Whenever any railroad corporation or the lessee, person, company
or corporation operating any railroad, shall neglect to build and
maintain such lawful fence, such railroad corporation, lessee,
person, company or corporation operating the same, shall be liable
for all animals killed by reason of the failure to construct such
fence.
R.L. 1910, § 1438.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 66-144
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 66-144 cover?
Section 66-144 ("Failure to fence - Penalty") 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 § 66-144?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 66-144" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 66-144 apply to my situation?
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