Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1233
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1233, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 12, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 12,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Garnishee may pay money into court
Official statutory text
A garnishee may pay the money owing to the defendant by him to
the sheriff having the order of attachment, or into court. He shall
be discharged from liability to the defendant for any money so paid,
not exceeding the plaintiff's claim. He shall not be subject to
costs, beyond those caused by his resistance of the claim against
him; and if he discloses the property in his hands, or the true
amount owing by him, and deliver and pay the same, according to the
order of the court, he shall be allowed his costs.
R.L. 1910, § 4854.
the sheriff having the order of attachment, or into court. He shall
be discharged from liability to the defendant for any money so paid,
not exceeding the plaintiff's claim. He shall not be subject to
costs, beyond those caused by his resistance of the claim against
him; and if he discloses the property in his hands, or the true
amount owing by him, and deliver and pay the same, according to the
order of the court, he shall be allowed his costs.
R.L. 1910, § 4854.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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