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OK SB155

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Burrage

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the small claims monetary jurisdiction limit from $6,000 to $10,000 for actions based on contract or tort, replevy of personal property, and interpleader actions.

  • Requires a small claims affidavit to include a statement acknowledging that the plaintiff is disclaiming the right to a trial by jury on the merits of the case.

  • Updates language throughout the statute by changing "attorneys fees" to "attorney fees" and "said" to "the" for grammatical consistency.

  • Adjusts the threshold amount triggering automatic transfer to the regular district court docket from $6,000 to $10,000 when a claim, counterclaim, or setoff exceeds that amount.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Small claims procedure; expanding actions eligible for small claims docket. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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