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Okla. Stat. tit. 15, § 155 (2026)
Intention ascertained from writing
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When a contract is reduced to writing, the intention of the parties is to be ascertained from the writing alone, if possible, subject, however, to the other provisions of this article. R.L.1910, § 949.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 36
cases (10 in the last 5 years), 1958–2025 · leading case: Hall v. Galmor, 2018 OK 59 (Okla. 2018).
Hall v. Galmor, 2018 OK 59 (Okla. 2018). “See generally 15 O.S.2011 §§ 155, 157 and the case of Panhandle Coop.”
Holleyman v. Holleyman, 2003 OK 48 (Okla. 2003). “15 O.S.1941 § 155. Greeson v. Greeson, 257 P.”
Mooneyham v. BRSI, LLC, 682 F. App'x 655 (10th Cir. 2017). “See Okla. Stat. tit. 15, § 155 (“When a contract is reduced to writing, the intention of the parties is to be ascertained from the writing alone, if possible .”
Summit Contractors, Inc. v. Legacy Corner, L.L.C., 147 F. App'x 798 (10th Cir. 2005). “1973) (citing Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 15, §§ 152-54 ); Okla.”
Woolard v. JLG Indus., Inc., 210 F.3d 1158 (10th Cir. 2000). “” Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 15, § 155 (West 1993).”
Crockett v. McKenzie, 867 P.2d 463 (Okla. 1994). “Title 15 O.S.1991, § 155 provides: “When a contract is reduced to writing, the intention of the parties is to be ascertained from the writing alone, if possible, subject, however, to the other provisions of this article.”
Sunrizon Homes, Inc. v. Am. Guar. Inv. Corp., 782 P.2d 103 (Okla. 1989). “Title 15 O.S.1981 § 155 provides: “When a contract is reduced to writing, the intention of the parties is to be ascertained from the writing alone, if possible, subject, however, to the other provisions of this article.”
Scungio v. Scungio, 291 P.3d 616 (Okla. 2012). “" Okla. Stat. tit. 15, § 155 (2011). "The whole of a contract is to be taken together, so as to give effect to every part, if reasonably practicable, each clause helping to interpret the others.”
WLM Retail Trust v. Tramlaw Remainderman Ltd. P'ship, 2018 IL App (1st) 170819 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “See Okla. Stat. tit. 15, § 155 (2011) ("When a contract is reduced to writing, the intention of the parties is to be ascertained from the writing alone, if possible, subject, however, to the other provisions of this article.”
Panhandle Coop. Royalty Co. v. Cunningham, 495 P.2d 108 (Okla. 1971). “The cases are legion that apply the requirements of 15 O.”
Ivey v. Wood, 387 P.2d 621 (Okla. 1963). “15 O.S.1951 § 155. Unless the instrument is ambiguous,' it is the duty of the court to interpret it and parol evidence is not competent to explain it or to vary its terms.”
Oklahoma Oncology & Hematology PC v. US Oncology, Inc., 2007 OK 12 (Okla. 2007). “2d at 139 ; 15 O.S.2001, §§ 155 and 157. [19] The courts will read the contract language in its plain and ordinary meaning unless a technical meaning is conveyed.”
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