Oklahoma § 84-158 - Words taken in ordinary sense

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 84-158 — Words taken in ordinary sense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 84-158. Words taken in ordinary sense

The words of a will are to be taken in their ordinary and

grammatical sense unless a clear intention to use them in another

sense can be collected, and that other can be ascertained. R.L.

1910, Sec. 8388.

R.L.1910, § 8388.

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

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 84-158 cover?

Section 84-158 ("Words taken in ordinary sense") 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.

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