Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-813
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Action for refusal to pay over money - Amount liable for
Official statutory text
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 161
When the cause of action provided for in Section 811 or 812 of
this title is for refusing to pay over money collected, the sheriff
or other officer or court clerk shall not be liable for a greater
sum than the amount so withheld.
R.L. 1910, § 5182. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 185, § 3, eff. Sept. 1,
1990.
When the cause of action provided for in Section 811 or 812 of
this title is for refusing to pay over money collected, the sheriff
or other officer or court clerk shall not be liable for a greater
sum than the amount so withheld.
R.L. 1910, § 5182. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 185, § 3, eff. Sept. 1,
1990.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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