Oklahoma Statutes

Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 990.5 (2026)

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the state. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the execution of a judgment or final order of any judicial tribunal against any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state is automatically stayed without the execution of supersedeas bond until any appeal of such judgment or final order has finally been determined. Added by Laws 1994, c. 343, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2016–2024 · leading case: Oklahoma Assoc. of Broadcasters, Inc. v. City of Norman, 2016 OK 119, 390 P.3d 689.
Oklahoma Assoc. of Broadcasters, Inc. v. City of Norman, 2016 OK 119, 390 P.3d 689. · cites it 3× “The District Court's statutory requirement to maintain the status quo in some circumstances pursuant to 12 O.S.2011 § 990.5 is cited in note 46 infra .”
Oklahoma Assoc. of Broadcasters, Inc. v. City of Norman, 2016 OK 119. · cites it 6× “The District Court's statutory requirement to maintain the status quo in some circumstances pursuant to 12 O.S.2011 § 990.5 is cited in note 46 infra .”
Ellis v. Grimes, No. 4:17-cv-00325 (N.D. Okla. May 7, 2024). · cites it 4× “2d at 958–59; Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 990.5. Thus, the mandatory and exclusive provisions for payment of judgments to which the Defendant here is subject make it “so plain that the cost of a bond would be a waste of money.”
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