Oklahoma § 84-83 - Duty of judge having will on deposit after testator's
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 84-83 — Duty of judge having will on deposit after testator's, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84-83. Duty of judge having will on deposit after testator's
death.
The judge of the district court with whom a will is deposited,
or to whom it is delivered, must, after the death of the testator,
publicly open and examine the will and file in his office, there to
remain until duly proved, or to deliver it to the judge of the
district court having jurisdiction of its probate.
R.L.1910, § 8356.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 84-83
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 84-83 cover?
Section 84-83 ("Duty of judge having will on deposit after testator's") 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 § 84-83?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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