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Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 78 (2026)
Immaterial errors to be disregarded
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The court, in every stage of action, must disregard any error or defect in the pleadings or proceedings which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment shall be reversed or affected by reason of such error or defect. R.L. 1910, § 4791.
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Cited in 96
cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1953–2021 · leading case: In the Matter of K. H., 2021 OK 33, 507 P.3d 647.
In the Matter of K. H., 2021 OK 33, 507 P.3d 647. “" 12 O.S.2011 § 78. For reversal of a ruling that admits evidence, a substantial right must be affected and a timely objection must have been made.”
Badillo v. Mid Century Ins. Co., 2005 OK 48, 121 P.3d 1080. “]" Title 12 O.S.2001, § 78 states, "[t]he court, in every stage of action, must disregard any error or defect in the pleadings or proceedings which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment shall be reversed or affected by reason of such error…”
Waggoner v. Town & Country Mobile Homes, Inc., 808 P.2d 649 (Okla. 1990). “1981 § 9 are: "In any action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, where the defendant has been guilty of oppression, fraud or malice, actual or presumed, the jury, in addition to the actual damages, may give damages for the sake of example, and by way of…”
Fields v. Volkswagen of Am., Inc., 555 P.2d 48 (Okla. 1976). “38 12 O.S.1971 § 78. Appellee cross appeals the trial court’s refusal to add interest in the amount of $20,345.”
Nealis v. Baird, 1999 OK 98, 996 P.2d 438. “" The provisions of 12 O.S.1991 § 78 state: "The court, in every stage of action, must disregard any error or defect in the pleadings or proceedings which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment shall be reversed or affected by reason of such…”
Braden v. Hendricks, 695 P.2d 1343 (Okla. 1985). “The terms of 12 O.S.1981 § 78 provide: "The court, in every stage of action, must disregard any error or defect in pleadings or proceedings which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment shall be reversed or affected by reason of such error or…”
Cary v. Oneok, Inc., 1997 OK 60, 940 P.2d 201. “The terms of 20 O.S.1991 § 3001.1 are: No judgment shall be set aside or new trial granted by any appellate court of this state in any case, civil or criminal, on the ground of misdirection of the jury or for error in any matter of pleading or procedure, unless it is the opinion…”
Hadnot v. Shaw, 826 P.2d 978 (Okla. 1992). “The terms of 12 O.S.1981 § 78 provide: "The court, in every stage of action, must disregard any error or defect in the pleadings or proceedings which does not affect the sub *984 stantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment shall be reversed or affected by reason of…”
Northrip v. Montgomery Ward & Co., 529 P.2d 489 (Okla. 1974). “22 had been paid to Appellant by his fire insurance carrier and that under 12 O.S.1971, § 78 1 Appellant /Plaintiff had no pecuniary or substantial interest in the outcome of the litigation and was not an aggrieved party under such statute.”
Florafax Int'l Inc. v. GTE Mkt. Resources, Inc., 1997 OK 7, 933 P.2d 282. “The above cases are consistent with 12 O.S.1991, § 78 and 20 O.S.1991, § 3001.”
Kirkland v. Gen. Motors Corp., 521 P.2d 1353 (Okla. 1974). “1961 § 1068, and 12 O.S.1971 § 78, as to harmless error.”
Boyles v. Oklahoma Nat. Gas Co., 619 P.2d 613 (Okla. 1980). “12 O.S.1971 § 78; Coker v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.”
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