Okla. Stat. tit. 16, § 16-85
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 16, § 16-85, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 16, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 16,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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False statements - Penalties
Official statutory text
Any person who knowingly makes or causes to be made a false
statement in an affidavit shall be guilty of perjury and be liable
for actual damages suffered or incurred by any person or other
entity as a result or consequence of the making of or reliance upon
such false affidavit. The court may award punitive damages, costs
and attorney fees.
statement in an affidavit shall be guilty of perjury and be liable
for actual damages suffered or incurred by any person or other
entity as a result or consequence of the making of or reliance upon
such false affidavit. The court may award punitive damages, costs
and attorney fees.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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