Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-2405
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Methods of proving character
Official statutory text
A. Where evidence of a person's character or trait of character
is admissible, proof may be by testimony as to reputation or by
testimony in the form of opinion. Inquiry is allowable on cross-
examination into relevant specific instances of conduct.
B. In cases in which a person's character or a trait of
character is an essential element of a charge, claim or defense,
proof may be made of specific instances of his conduct.
is admissible, proof may be by testimony as to reputation or by
testimony in the form of opinion. Inquiry is allowable on cross-
examination into relevant specific instances of conduct.
B. In cases in which a person's character or a trait of
character is an essential element of a charge, claim or defense,
proof may be made of specific instances of his conduct.
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