Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1052
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Actions which abate on death of party
Official statutory text
No action pending in any court shall abate by the death of
either or both the parties thereto, except an action for libel,
slander or malicious prosecution, which shall abate by the death of
the defendant. An action for libel, slander or malicious
prosecution shall not abate after a jury verdict or a decision by
the court where the trial is by the court, unless a new trial is
ordered.
R.L. 1910, § 5280. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 299, § 1.
either or both the parties thereto, except an action for libel,
slander or malicious prosecution, which shall abate by the death of
the defendant. An action for libel, slander or malicious
prosecution shall not abate after a jury verdict or a decision by
the court where the trial is by the court, unless a new trial is
ordered.
R.L. 1910, § 5280. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 299, § 1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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