§ 995. Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings--Dismissal and sanctions
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure
12 Okl.St.Ann. § 995
§ 995. Frivolous appeals, cross-appeals or original proceedings--Dismissal and sanctions
The Oklahoma Supreme Court or Court of Civil Appeals shall dismiss an appeal that is frivolous, and may impose sanctions against the appellant, the appellant's attorney, or both. The sanctions that may be imposed may include the reasonable expenses incurred because of the filing of the appeal, including a reasonable attorney's fee. The court shall dismiss a cross-appeal or an original proceeding that is frivolous and may impose sanctions as provided by this section.
Credits
Laws 1993, c. 351, § 24, eff. Oct. 1, 1993; Laws 1996, c. 97, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
12 Okl. St. Ann. § 995, OK ST T. 12 § 995
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 3 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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