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OK SB940

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Anderson

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 12 O.S. 2001, Section 990A to change "mailed to" to "served upon" in appeal procedures for Supreme Court petitions in error, affecting when the 30-day filing deadline begins.

  • Modifies Section 2056 regarding summary judgment procedures by removing the 10-day advance notice requirement for serving summary judgment motions and the requirement for opposing affidavits before the hearing date.

  • Replaces specific service timing requirements in summary judgment proceedings with a standard that judgment should be rendered if pleadings, discovery materials, and affidavits show no genuine issue of material fact and movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; service of process. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/04/2011

4/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2011
Rules2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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