Case law

Barton v. Independent School District No. I-99

67 O.B.A.J. 1047 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Mar 19, 1996

While the Code does not specifically address a school board’s authority not to reemploy teachers when implementing its RIF plan, that power clearly is implicit in the statutory scheme which allows local school boards to formulate … CONCLUSION Summary judgment is proper only when the pleadings, affidavits, depositions, admissions, or other evidentiary materials establish that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact, and that the moving party

Shull v. Town of Avant

159 Okla. 271 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Apr 12, 1932

Justus was duly appointed and qualified as its liquidating agent, and notice was given to creditors to file their claims. … After Max Simon qualified as town treasurer, E. E. Garrett had no further control over the account as town treasurer.

R. J. Edwards, Inc. v. Hert

504 P.2d 407 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Nov 28, 1972

Article 9 of the order establishing the Oklahoma Bar Association, cited supra, established a Board of Bar Examiners, gave it authority over admissions to the bar, and the making of rules governing admissions, subject to the … “It cannot be denied that the public suffers, as does both the public image of the legal profession and our judicial system, when those not qualified to do so are permitted to hold themselves out as qualified to practice

In Re Initiative Petitions Nos. 112 to 118

154 Okla. 257 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Feb 2, 1932

If all the requirements are met and shown on the face of the petition, it is then established as a provisional procedure. … If the affidavit of the circulator establishes nothing, why require it?

Lamb v. Palmer

79 Okla. 68 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 13, 1920

W. 756 , which states as follows: “A special city election was held to determine the question of whether such city would increase its debt limit and issue bonds to establish a city light plant. … There was no fraud proved or offered to be proved, and there is evidence that only qualified voters voted and that no one was denied the right to vote.

Tax/Investments Concepts, Inc. v. McLaughlin

670 P.2d 981 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Nov 16, 1982

TIC does not seriously contend that it was qualified to make a “supervised loan,” or that it complied with the disclosure requirements of UCCC, but rather asserts that the loan was not a “consumer loan” within the meaning … Whatever may have been the law in this respect prior to the enactment of the Uniform Commercial Code, the UCC (12A O.S.Laws 1961, § 9-501) clearly provides that the act of the secured party in levying or executing on the

Scott v. Archon Group, L.P.

191 P.3d 1207 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · May 14, 2008

The beam had lettering on the side facing oncoming traffic which was ten inches high and clearly visible, reading: “NO TRUCKS VISITOR PARKING CLEARANCE 8'6".” ¶ 10 Mr. … This *1214 has been the common law approach ever since landlord’s sovereignty and immunity for acts done within the boundaries of his land gradually gave away to present-day civil accountability.

Summey v. Tisdale

658 P.2d 464 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Nov 15, 1982

In short, the facts and law of this case clearly show that the Board was neither arbitrary nor capricious in the exercise of its judgment and discretion under the 1979 statutory budget scheme. … A county which qualifies may elect to come under the Act’s provisions. 6 . 68 O.S.1971 § 2483; 19 O.S.1971 § 345. 7 . 68 O.S.1971 § 2485. 8 . 19 O.S.1971 § 640. 9 . 68 O.S.1971 §§ 2483 and 2485; 68 O.S.Supp. 1977 § 2484.

Gabus v. Harvey

678 P.2d 253 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Apr 10, 1984

The Kansas Court wholly disallowed expert opinion testimony of this sort in automobile negligence cases, and established this rule: “In an automobile accident negligence case, an expert witness, whether an investigating police … However, we find that the trial judge made a clearly erroneous conclusion and judgment, against reason and evidence, in admitting this testimony. Abel v. Tisdale, Okl., 619 P.2d 608 (1980).

Snethen v. Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union

664 P.2d 377 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Feb 15, 1983

. *382 The insured established a lawful and substantial economic interest — innocently acquired — and covered it by insurance. … His interest, which clearly meets the § 3605(B) criteria, is hence entitled to judicial protection.

Applications of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

277 P.2d 176 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Dec 7, 1954

The statute seems to clearly authorize this use of a part of the bond proceeds. … This method of construction clearly complies with the Turnpike Act.

Myers v. the First Presbyterian Church of Perry

11 Okla. 544 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 16, 1902

The action was commenced in the probate court on July 22, 1899, and unless it comes within one of the exceptions would clearly be barred. … This answer was introduced in evidence by the plaintiff, and is a written admission, made in a judicial proceeding, and is conclusive on the church, and clearly establishes the allegation of a contract to pay one hundred

ROGERS v. ESTATE OF PRATT

467 P.3d 651 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · May 5, 2020

THE CHILD PLACED FOR ADOPTION QUALIFIES AS A PRETERMITTED HEIR. … CONCLUSION ¶31 The child given up for adoption qualifies as a pretermitted heir.

Marriage of Baggs v. Baggs

385 P.3d 68 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Nov 15, 2016

preceding the commencement of the proceedings from which the qualified domestic order issues. 5. … A qualified domestic order shall clearly specify: a. the name and last-known mailing address (if any) of the member and the name and mailing address of the alternate payee covered by the order, b. the amount or percentage

Spiers v. Magnolia Petroleum Co.

206 Okla. 510 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Oct 23, 1951

No others are qualified to advise the Commission or this court of the conditions and area of an oil sand two miles below the surface of the earth. … We say again that all experts testifying in this case were highly qualified in their respective fields.

Eberle v. State ex rel. Department of Highways

385 P.2d 868 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Oct 15, 1963

However, the verdict was within the amounts that the' evidence tended to establish. … However, we can find no authority for supporting an instruction which has the effect of calling attention of the-jury that the owner of land is qualified to> express an opinion as to value by reason of his ownership and to

Gibson Co., Inc. v. Oklahoma Tax Commission

180 Okla. 53 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Apr 6, 1937

Each section is not to be considered as a separate enactment, but the remedy of cancellation applies to all violations therein enumerated unless clearly limited to specific violations. … Our attention has been directed to no jurisdiction wherein such procedure has been countenanced as an established right. See 26 R. C. L. 378, sec. 337. See, also, annotations, 11 A. L. R. 1177; 41 A. L. R. 1110.

Sewell v. Christison, Co.

114 Okla. 177 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Mar 30, 1926

. *178 On said 9th day of February, 1926, the county court- of Caddo county made its order appointing John Sewell administrator, who duly qualified as such by giving bond and taking oath as required by law and the order of … Sewell, deceased, could be established if, in fact, he was a resident of Oklahoma count y. and the county court of Caddo county -would be without jurisdiction, to entertain a proceeding for the establishment of a last' will

Potter v. Potter

203 Okla. 236 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jun 20, 1950

As grounds therefor he alleged, in substance, that the Kesters by reason of their extreme age and religious tenets were not qualified or fit to have the custody of the girls; that they were not shielded from companionship … As establishing the right of the father in the premises, reliance is placed upon Lynch v.

Bankoff v. Board of Adjustment

65 O.B.A.J. 1829 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · May 31, 1994

Most courts hold that while a landowner will not ordinarily be immune from a zoning change if he has done nothing more than obtain a permit from the licensing authority, he will be protected if he has made substantial expenditures … EVIDENTIARY ANALYSIS The question squarely presented is whether the trial court’s decision was clearly contrary to the weight of the evidence.