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OK SB155
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Burrage
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Updates language throughout the statute by changing "attorneys fees" to "attorney fees" and "said" to "the" for grammatical consistency.
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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.
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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