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§ 683. Dismissal of action--Grounds and time

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 12. Civil Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 12. Judgment (Refs & Annos)
12 Okl.St.Ann. § 683
§ 683. Dismissal of action--Grounds and time
Currentness
Except as provided in Section 684.1 of this title, an action may be dismissed, without prejudice to a future action:
1. By the plaintiff, before the final submission of the case to the jury, or to the court, where the trial is by the court;
2. By the court, where the plaintiff fails to appear on the trial;
3. By the court, for the want of necessary parties;
4. By the court, on the application of some of the defendants, where there are others whom the plaintiff fails to prosecute with diligence;
5. By the court, for disobedience by the plaintiff of an order concerning the proceedings in the action; and
6. In all other cases, upon the trial of the action, the decision must be upon the merits.

Credits

R.L.1910, § 5125; Laws 2004, c. 368, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2013, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 13, §§ 2, 3, eff. Dec. 9. 2013.
12 Okl. St. Ann. § 683, OK ST T. 12 § 683
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 106 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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