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OK SB440

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rob Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 12 O.S. 2011, Section 1031.1 regarding court authority to correct, open, modify, or vacate judgments, decrees, or appealable orders
  • After 30 days from filing a judgment, proceedings to vacate or modify must follow Section 1033 petition requirements unless approved by all parties who have entered an appearance in the lawsuit
  • Clarifies that a party prevailing in an action to vacate a judgment is only considered the "prevailing party" for costs and attorney fees if they also prevail on the merits in the underlying action
  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Judgments; requiring certain approval; clarifying party eligible for award of certain costs and fees. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/10/2013

4/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2013

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