Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-995
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Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings -
Official statutory text
Dismissal and sanctions.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court or Court of Civil Appeals shall
dismiss an appeal that is frivolous, and may impose sanctions
against the appellant, the appellant's attorney, or both. The
sanctions that may be imposed may include the reasonable expenses
incurred because of the filing of the appeal, including a reasonable
attorney's fee. The court shall dismiss a cross-appeal or an
original proceeding that is frivolous and may impose sanctions as
provided by this section.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court or Court of Civil Appeals shall
dismiss an appeal that is frivolous, and may impose sanctions
against the appellant, the appellant's attorney, or both. The
sanctions that may be imposed may include the reasonable expenses
incurred because of the filing of the appeal, including a reasonable
attorney's fee. The court shall dismiss a cross-appeal or an
original proceeding that is frivolous and may impose sanctions as
provided by this section.
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