§ 577.4. Damage awards--Applicability of federal and state income tax
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure
12 Okl.St.Ann. § 577.4
§ 577.4. Damage awards--Applicability of federal and state income tax
The Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions (OUJI) applicable in a civil case shall include an instruction notifying the jury that no part of an award for damages for personal injury or wrongful death is subject to federal or state income tax. Any amount that the jury determines to be proper compensation for personal injury or wrongful death should not be increased or decreased by any consideration for income taxes. In order to be admitted at trial, any exhibit relating to damage awards shall reflect accurate tax ramifications.
Credits
Laws 2011, c. 16, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
Sections 551 to 629 appear in this volume
12 Okl. St. Ann. § 577.4, OK ST T. 12 § 577.4
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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