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Rule 12. Judgment for Minors; Friendly Suits

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedLocal District Court RulesEffective: February 1, 2008

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Local District Court Rules
Rules of the Twenty-Third Judicial District [Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties]
Effective: February 1, 2008
OK 23 District Court Rule 12
Rule 12. Judgment for Minors; Friendly Suits
A. When any judgment is granted to a minor or when any monies are recovered in any Court proceeding by a next friend or guardian ad litem for or on behalf of a minor in excess on one thousand dollars over sums allowed for paying costs and expenses including medical bills and attorney's fee, the judge entering such judgment or order shall immediately transfer the case to the Probate Division. The journal entry of judgment shall contain the date of birth of the minor.
B. The money shall be deposited in accordance with Title 12 O.S. 83. The journal entry or order shall specify the amount to be deposited and the name of the bank or savings and loan institution in which the monies are to be deposited.
C. It shall be the duty of the person depositing the judgment proceeds in the institution to obtain a receipt for the deposit and to file the receipt in the case within the time stated in the order, and deliver a file stamped copy to the judge.

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Adopted effective February 1, 2008.
Oklahoma 23rd District Court Rule 12, OK R 23 DIST CT Rule 12
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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