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Okla. Stat. tit. 42, § 176 (2026)

Attorney's fees

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In an action brought to enforce any lien the party for whom judgment is rendered shall be entitled to recover a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the court, which shall be taxed as costs in the action. R.L. 1910, § 3877.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 78 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1954–2024 · leading case: K & H Well Serv., Inc. v. Tcina, Inc., 2002 OK 62 (Okla. 2002).
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K & H Well Serv., Inc. v. Tcina, Inc., 2002 OK 62 (Okla. 2002). · cites it 4× “Y BECAUSE K & H SECURED A MAJORITY OF THE RELIEF WHICH IT SOUGHT IN THE CASE BEFORE THE TRIAL COURT, IT IS THE PREVAILING PARTY IN THE ACTION AND ENTITLED TO AN ATTORNEY-FEE AWARD UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 42 O.S.2001 § 176. 27 ¶ 24 K & H originally brought an action on December…”
Tomahawk Resources, Inc. v. Craven, 2005 OK 82 (Okla. 2005). · cites it 4× “We observed that two statutes supported the awards of attorney fees: 42 O.S. § 176 and 12 O.S. § 936. [1] ¶ 6 In the case at bar, both plaintiff and defendants were prevailing parties on their claims: Tomahawk for foreclosure of its *224 mechanic's lien and the Cravens on their…”
North Texas Prod. Credit Ass'n v. McCurtain Cnty. Nat'l Bank, 222 F.3d 800 (10th Cir. 2000). · cites it 3× “MCNB and the Individuals separately sought attorney’s fees pursuant to Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 42, § 176 . The district court granted attorney’s fees to MCNB but denied attorney’s fees for the Individuals.”
Sooner Builders & Investments, Inc. v. Nolan Hatcher Constr. Servs., L.L.C., 2007 OK 50 (Okla. 2007). · cites it 2× “, this Court ruled that both parties were entitled to statutory prevailing party attorney fees, Wellington had successfully defended against a mechanic's lien foreclosure for which prevailing party attorney fees are authorized in 42 O.S.1971, § 176 and the roofing company had…”
Toma v. Toma, 2007 OK 52 (Okla. 2007). · cites it 3× “4(C), 42 O.S. § 176 and 42 O.S. § 177. Her authority for taxation of costs [13] is Supreme Court Rule 1.”
LPCX CORP. v. Faulkner, 818 P.2d 431 (Okla. 1991). · cites it 3× “First, Johnson and Red Eagle were attempting to foreclose upon a lien against LPCX under 42 O.S. § 176 and the alternative argument proposed by the plaintiff is that the defendant is liable for fees taxed as costs under 12 O.”
Lucas v. Bishop, 1998 OK 16 (Okla. 1998). · cites it 3× “" 42 O.S.1991 § 176 provides, "In an action brought to enforce any lien the party for whom judgment is rendered shall be entitled to recover a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court, which shall be taxed as costs in the action.”
Robey v. Shapiro, Marianos & Cejda, L.L.C., 434 F.3d 1208 (10th Cir. 2006). “Okla. Stat. tit. 42 § 176. Plaintiffs mortgage at the time the foreclosure was filed and the demand letter was sent provided for the recovery of “reasonable attorney’s fees customarily charged in the area.”
First Cmty. Bank of Blanchard v. Hodges, 907 P.2d 1047 (Okla. 1995). · cites it 2× “21 Because 42 O.S.1991 § 176 22 provides a basis for the award in the trial court, the wife’s motion is granted.”
Wells Fargo Credit Corp. v. Ziegler, 780 P.2d 703 (Okla. 1989). · cites it 2× “The trial court awarded attorney fees to Wells Fargo against the Zieglers pursuant to 42 O.S. § 176. On appeal the Zieglers urge that the trial court erred in finding that as a matter of law the doctrine of lis pendens operates to prevent sale of real estate for delinquent taxes.”
Underwriters at Lloyd's of London v. North Am. Van Lines, 829 P.2d 978 (Okla. 1992). · cites it 2× “1984), we said that when judgment by confession is entered against a defendant, the plaintiff, as recipient of the award is clearly the successful party.”
Reeves v. Agee, 769 P.2d 745 (Okla. 1989). “The terms of 42 O.S.1981 § 176 provide: "In an action brought to enforce any lien the party for whom judgment is rendered shall be entitled to recover a reasonable attorney’s fee, to be fixed by the court, which shall be taxed as costs in the action.”
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