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Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 556 (2026)

Trial of issues

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Issues of law must be tried by the court, unless referred. Issues of fact arising in actions for the recovery of money, or of

specific real or personal property, shall be tried by a jury, unless a jury trial is waived, or a reference be ordered, as hereinafter provided. R.L. 1910, § 4993.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 23 cases, 1953–2009 · leading case: Badillo v. Mid Century Ins. Co., 2005 OK 48 (Okla. 2005).

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Badillo v. Mid Century Ins. Co., 2005 OK 48 (Okla. 2005). · cites it 2× “2, § 19; see 12 O.S.2001, § 556. After carefully considering the law and evidence of this case, I am resolved that the trial judge correctly submitted the breach of good faith and fair dealing issue to the jury.”

Barnes v. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co., 2000 OK 55 (Okla. 2001). “Such is the case because 12 O.S.1991, § 556 provides: Issues of law must be tried by the court, unless referred.”

Oliver's Sports Ctr., Inc. v. Nat'l Stand. Ins. Co., 615 P.2d 291 (Okla. 1980). “The trial judge’s decision rests on competent evidence. Gauged by the applicable common-law standards of review, the amount awarded is not excessive.”

Barnes v. Helfenbein, 548 P.2d 1014 (Okla. 1976). “1971) ; and The Oklahoma Code of Civil Procedure, 12 O.S.1971 § 556. 8 . 14A O.S.1971 § 5-108(3) provides: “For the purposes of this section, a charge or practice expressly permitted by this Act is not in itself unconscionable.”

Taylor v. Hynson, 856 P.2d 278 (Okla. 1993). “Because rule 13 of the Rules for District Courts precludes summary judgment where a dispute of material facts exist and because questions of fact are for the jury, see Okla.Stat. tit. 12, § 556 (1991), we find that the trial court erroneously granted McDonalds’ motion for…”

Pearson v. Hope Lumber & Supply Co., Inc., 820 P.2d 443 (Okla. 1991). “Okla.Stat. tit. 12, § 556 (1981). After the court determines the public policy, it is then the jury’s duty to examine the facts and decide if the public policy was violated.”

Grumman Credit Corp. v. Rivair Flying Serv., Inc., 845 P.2d 182 (Okla. 1992). “12 O.S.1981 § 556; Wilkerson Motor Co. v.”

Tax/Investments Concepts, Inc. v. McLaughlin, 670 P.2d 981 (Okla. 1982). “12 O.S.1981, § 556, State v. Wm. Cameron & Co.”

I.C. Gas Amcana, Inc. v. Hood, 855 P.2d 597 (Okla. 1992). “The right of trial by jury in civil cases is guaranteed by Article 2, § 19 of the Oklahoma Constitution which states that such right “shall be and remain inviolate” except in civil cases involving $100.”

Woodrow v. Ewing, 263 P.2d 167 (Okla. 1953). “This is based upon evidence showing that for a long time prior to the commencement of this action at least a part of defendants had occupied the premises as a home and the requirement contained in Title 12 O.S.1941 § 556, that “Issues of fact arising in actions for the recovery…”

Meadows v. Pittsburg Cnty. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 898 P.2d 741 (Okla. 1995). “) The terms of 12 O.S.1991 § 556 provide in pertinent part: ".”

Gen. Fin. Corp. v. Jackson, 296 P.2d 141 (Okla. 1956). “12 O.S.1951 § 556; Art. 2, § 19 Okl.Constitution.”

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