Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1340
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Proceedings in case of allegation of sickness or
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imfirmity - Exceptions to return - Controverting - New matter -
Amendments.
The court or judge, if satisfied with the truth of the
allegation of sickness or infirmity, may proceed to decide on the
return, or the hearing may be adjourned until the party can be
produced, or for other good cause. The plaintiff may except to the
sufficiency of, or controvert the return or any part thereof, or
allege any new matter in avoidance; the new matter shall be
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 273
verified, except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge; the
return and pleadings may be amended without causing any delay.
R.L. 1910, § 4891.
Amendments.
The court or judge, if satisfied with the truth of the
allegation of sickness or infirmity, may proceed to decide on the
return, or the hearing may be adjourned until the party can be
produced, or for other good cause. The plaintiff may except to the
sufficiency of, or controvert the return or any part thereof, or
allege any new matter in avoidance; the new matter shall be
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 273
verified, except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge; the
return and pleadings may be amended without causing any delay.
R.L. 1910, § 4891.
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