Oklahoma Statutes
Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1456 (2026)
Allowance and service - Neglect to return
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The allowance of the writ must be endorsed thereon, signed by the judge of the court granting it, and the writ must be served personally upon the defendant; if the defendant, duly served, neglect to return the same, he shall be proceeded against as for contempt. R.L. 1910, § 4912.
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Cited in 5
cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1994–2023 · leading case: Ray v. Stitt, 2023 OK CIV APP 9.
Ray v. Stitt, 2023 OK CIV APP 9. “" 12 O.S. § 1456 ¶16 Section 2005 provides that service of "every written notice" may be accomplished "by mailing it .”
Glanz v. McCray, 881 P.2d 766 (Okla. Civ. App. 1994). “1991 § 1454, providing that where the right to require the performance of an act is clear, “a peremptory mandamus may be allowed in the first instance; in all other cases, the alternative writ must be first issued;” (2) 12 O.S. § 1456, requiring personal service of the writ; and…”
Ray v. Stitt, 2023 OK CIV APP 9. “" 12 O.S. § 1456 ¶16 Section 2005 provides that service of "every written notice" may be accomplished "by mailing it .”
Ray v. Stitt, 2023 OK CIV APP 9. “" 12 O.S. § 1456. If the filing seeking a writ is not an "original petition," we see no means by which it becomes one simply because a court orders notice to the respondent.”
Ray v. Stitt, 527 P.3d 994 (Okla. Civ. App. 2023). “" 12 O.S. § 1456 ¶16 Section 2005 provides that service of "every written notice" may be accomplished "by mailing it .”
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