Okla. Stat. tit. 42, § 42-171
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Assignment of liens
Official statutory text
All claims for liens and rights of action to recover therefor
hereunder shall be assignable so as to vest in the assignee all
rights and remedies herein given, subject to all defenses thereto
that might be made if such assignment had not been made. Where a
statement has been filed and recorded as provided in Section 142 of
this title, such assignment may be made by an entry, on the same
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 42. Liens Page 58
page of the mechanics' lien journal containing the record of the
lien, signed by the claimant or his lawful representative, and
attested by the county clerk; or such assignment may be made by a
separate instrument in writing.
R.L. 1910, § 3872; Laws 1977, c. 207, § 12, eff. Oct. 1, 1977.
hereunder shall be assignable so as to vest in the assignee all
rights and remedies herein given, subject to all defenses thereto
that might be made if such assignment had not been made. Where a
statement has been filed and recorded as provided in Section 142 of
this title, such assignment may be made by an entry, on the same
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 42. Liens Page 58
page of the mechanics' lien journal containing the record of the
lien, signed by the claimant or his lawful representative, and
attested by the county clerk; or such assignment may be made by a
separate instrument in writing.
R.L. 1910, § 3872; Laws 1977, c. 207, § 12, eff. Oct. 1, 1977.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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