Case law

Lone Star Gas Co. v. Corporation Commission

170 Okla. 292 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 10, 1934

It has not qualified to do business in the state of Oklahoma. It owns approximately 95% of the stock of Lone Star and of Community. … Community complains that the temporary rate established is confiscatory.

Prickett v. Sulzberger & Sons Co.

57 Okla. 567 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Mar 28, 1916

To our mind this evidence was clearly competent for the purpose of showing that the shaft or supposed elevator was poorly lighted, and we cannot say that the jury ' would not have been justified in inferring that it was so … If a jury is qualified to determine negligence of one party, it is likewise qualified to determine that of the other.

Mayhue v. Mayhue

706 P.2d 890 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Sep 17, 1985

post-decree proceeding 3 brought ten years later, the wife sought to enforce the alimony award against her former spouse and some members of his family by an accounting of the proceeds from the sale or transfer of certain qualifying … A failure to establish and recite the total value of the interest that was here the subject of an in-kind alimony award does not impair the facial validity of the award under consideration.

Schaff v. Hudgins

98 Okla. 219 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jan 15, 1924

The fourth proposition presented is that the witness William Blair was not shown to be qualified to testify as to the condition in which the shipment should have reached destination, and what its value would have been, and … which a witness must possess before a party is entitled to his opinion as an expert is a matter which must be left largely to the discretion of the trial court, and its ruling thereon will not be disturbed on appeal, unless clearly

Missouri, K. & T. Ry. Co. v. West

38 Okla. 581 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Aug 6, 1913

The reply in effect denied each and every allegation in the answer contained, save as in the petition stated, or as thereinafter admitted, stated, or qualified, and alleged that, if the instruments mentioned in the answer … company, we would compel the widow to abandon the tenable theory upon which she brought the case, and to accept one less advantageous to her and her children, .and one which it would be difficult, if not impossible, to establish

Hubbell v. Houston

441 P.2d 1010 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jun 6, 1967

We believe this clearly establishes that the nephew was not controlling the activities of the testator during this period. There was no evidence that Houston Hubbell ever used Mr. … The record clearly indicates that when the testator wanted something done Mr.

Bradford v. Territory Ex Rel. Woods

1 Okla. 366 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 20, 1893

The information is filed by the county attorney, and charges in substance that the appellant Bradford is the regularly elected, qualified and acting clerk of Oklahoma county. … I his principal is so well established that we deem it ^unnecessary to cite authorities.

Atkeson v. Sovereign Camp W. O. W.

90 Okla. 154 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · May 8, 1923

Atkeson and Mattie Atkeson established the relation of husband and wife unless such marriage is void by virtue of the provisions of the decree of divorce and sections 4971 and 4973 of Rev. … It was clearly the intention of our Legislature, in passing the divorce statute of this state, that when all the proceedings were completed, an absolute divorce should be effected.

Tulsa County Budget Board v. Tulsa County Excise Board

74 O.B.A.J. 3318 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Dec 2, 2003

Budget Board, County Commissioners and Assessor contend in the reply brief filed on May 22, 2003, that they have not argued that the Tax Commission's approval of the visual inspection plan makes the budget for that plan immune … When a special statute clearly includes the matter in controversy, the special statute controls over a statute of general applicability. Davis v.

Kershaw v. Hurtt

66 Okla. 117 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Oct 9, 1917

The defendant introduced witnesses who qualified as experts as to knowledge of land and land values in the section of the country where the land is situated, and who showed themselves to be thoroughly acquainted with the … In order to obtain relief on the ground of fraud, acts constituting fraud must be clearly established by the weight of .the evidence. We have searched the record in vain to find some reason for equitable interference.

Langston City v. Gustin

191 Okla. 93 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jun 23, 1942

The property involved in that case clearly fell within what we have herein denominated as class one under the statute. … But the rule itself is firmly established.

SHEPARD v. OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

345 P.3d 377 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Feb 24, 2015

independent medical examiner, as opposed to the medical reports of the other medical experts. 11 A comparison of § 14 and § 826 clearly shows a change in the substance of the law. 1 13 We must next determine whether the … Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2014 OK 31 , ¶ 10, 339 P.3d 848, 852 ("In considering a statute's constitutionality, courts are guided by well-established principles and a heavy burden is cast on those challenging a legislative

Frick Co. v. Oats

20 Okla. 473 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Mar 12, 1908

Clearly these laws cannot be said to be adopted or re-enacted from anywhere but were already “in force.” … An acknowledged error must be more venerable and more inveterate than it can be made by any series of mere concessions or extrajudicial resolutions, or even by any single decision, before it can claim immunity upon the principles

LANE v. PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE CO.

494 P.3d 345 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jun 29, 2021

; and "(2) Is there established and controlling law on the subject matter?" Barrios v. Haskell Cty. Pub. … s vehicle, qualified as Class 2 insureds under the Progressive policy. 1 As such, they also submitted claims for UM benefits to Progressive.

Campbell v. Independent School District No. 01 of Okmulgee County

74 O.B.A.J. 2557 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Sep 16, 2003

Plaintiff relies on the reimbursement clause of the Agreement, which he asserts clearly and unambiguously entitles him to be paid for all the sick leave he accumulated in excess of one hundred twenty (120) days. 4 12 Defendant … The retirement bank clause provides the general rule for the disposition of sick leave applicable to all teachers except those who qualify for participation in the reimbursement clause.

Coffee v. Henry

240 P.3d 1056 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jan 26, 2010

Edwards involved similar legislation, which at first glance did not appear to qualify as an appropriation. … Clearly both bills set aside dollars to be used for a specific purpose—each qualifying as an appropriation.

Paine v. Foster

9 Okla. 259 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Feb 13, 1896

S. 463 : ‘Where the latter (the officers) have clearly mistaken the law of the case as applicable to the facts, equity may give relief.” And in Bohall v. Dillo, 114 U. … conscience; contrary to usage in the land department; not in harmony with the letter and spirit of the homestead law, and have resulted in denying to a homestead claimant a right to which under the laws of congress he is clearly

In Re the Assessment for the Year 2000 of Certain Property Owned by Oneok Field Services Gathering, LLC

38 P.3d 900 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Dec 28, 2001

Because they fall within the definition of real property, they cannot qualify as personal property under the terms of § 2807. 27 IV. … To be taxable, an interest in real property must fall within an established legislative classification.

GENTGES v. OKLAHOMA STATE ELECTION BOARD

319 P.3d 674 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Feb 11, 2014

The important qualifying language in question is "before it becomes a law." … The complete text clearly indicates that presentment and veto consideration is required for "every bill" that "becomes law" through the Legislature's exercise of its granted sovereign power.

Bardrick v. Dillon

7 Okla. 535 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 30, 1898

We musí accept the law as we find it, and interpret its provisions according to the established and known meaning of words and the settled rules of construction. … If they establish this fact, they are entitled to have the tax based upon the excess of valuation enjoined.