Case law

Chacon v. Chacon

275 P.3d 943 · Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma · Dec 13, 2011

This agreed order established Wife's temporary custody of the children and a visitation schedule for Husband. … The record on appeal, however, contains evidence of a disparity in the parties' incomes and net worth, established at trial.

STATE EX REL. DEPT. OF INST., SOC. & REHAB. SERV. v. Griffis

545 P.2d 763 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Dec 9, 1975

(e) That it is the desire of the petitioners that the relationship of parent and child be established between them and the child. … The adoption statutes clearly do not permit any interpretation which would derogate the constitutionally vested jurisdiction of the trial judge and allow a delegation of this decision making power to the Department or to

Gibson v. Lemke

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Aug 2, 2024

The “denial of a grievance, by itself without any connection to the violation of constitutional rights alleged by the plaintiff, does not establish personal participation under § 1983.” Gallagher v. … Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.2(a), the 5 amended complaint must be clearly legible, only one side of the paper may be used, and additional sheets

Chase Manhattan Bank (National Ass'n) v. Cantrell

493 P.2d 424 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jan 25, 1972

This case held additionally: “* * * no claim of tax exemption can be sustained unless it is shown same clearly comes within the provision of the law under which the exemption is claimed.” … But we are unable to conclude that the evidence suffices clearly to establish that the state board entertained or is chargeable with any purpose or design to discriminate.”

Sinclair Oil Corp. v. Texaco, Inc.

208 F.R.D. 329 · District Court, N.D. Oklahoma · May 15, 2002

Such testimony could not qualify as evidence; and to use it for impeachment or corroborative purposes would make the attorney much less an officer of the court and much more an ordinary witness. … Clearly, the documents which Plaintiff produced to Defendant contain some attorney work product documents.

Ford v. Board of Tax-Roll Corrections

431 P.2d 423 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Apr 11, 1967

In 1929 the Legislature enacted an Act, known as The State Bar Act (Chap. 22, Art. 2, § 4210 et seq., O.S.1931) establishing, a State Bar, creating a Board of Governox-s,, and providing for qualifications for admission to … At this point in this decision we conclude and hold that the evidence clearly shows that the Foundation holds the title to the property in trust for the Association.

First American Bank & Trust Co. v. Sawyer

64 O.B.A.J. 3663 · Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma · Jun 22, 1993

Furthermore, during *351 the hearing, it was established that Appellee had not presented evidence of malice. 1 Likelihood of success on the merits is placed in farther doubt because had the case been tried criminally or in … In this case, the District Attorney sought to enjoin Taylor from using the title “Dr.” and from holding himself out as qualified to engage in the diagnosis or treatment of human ailments.

Anderson v. Ford Motor Co.

303 F. Supp. 2d 1253 · District Court, W.D. Oklahoma · Mar 10, 2004

. *1255 The procedure for removal is established by 28 U.S.C. § 1446 . The portion of the statute relevant to the timeliness of removal is found at § 1446(b). … If the Court were to adopt the Andersons’ interpretation of the statute, it would run counter to the principle so clearly stated in Murphy Bros.

Woodruff v. Wallace

3 Okla. 355 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 27, 1895

Clearly not; because, upon the filing of the homestead entry, a contract was entered into, binding upon the government to the effect that, presuming the entryman was one of the parties designated as qualified to homestead … When we examine closely that act, it clearly appears that such was not the intention.

Ex Parte Crump

10 Okla. Crim. 133 · Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · Oct 4, 1913

"In case of impeachment of the Governor, or of his death, failure to qualify, resignation, removal from the state, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the said office, with its compensation, shall … Thus, also, the Constitution has established the interpretation of the word `vacancy' to be, as used in it, that it means either permanent or temporary. The cause and the reason go together.

United States v. Sanders

99 F. Supp. 113 · District Court, W.D. Oklahoma · Jul 27, 1951

upholding the tax, the Supreme Court stated: “ * * * the mere purchase of supplies or equipment for use in conducting a business which constitutes interstate commerce is not so identified with that commerce as to make the sale immune … In both of these statements, the court clearly implies that, even though the fuel is to be used in interstate commerce, the transaction between the vendor of the fuel and the operator of the air-line company is wholly of

Andersen v. Fellers

69 O.B.A.J. 1821 · Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma · Mar 10, 1998

The trial therefore was held to determine paternity and establish child support. … The court entered a qualified medical child support order, as well as a wage assignment for the amount due. The trial court found Fellers to be in contempt for failure to pay child support under the temporary order.

Barnett v. State

64 O.B.A.J. 1565 · Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · May 18, 1993

Sloan’s testimony was short and limited to establishing that Lisa Enbo-den and Tom Sloan had lived together and that Tom Sloan owned a green Malibu. … In exchange for her testimony she was granted partial immunity as to the crimes of accessory to murder and arson. . See Berget v.

Kinslow Round-Up Inc. v. City of Seminole

75 O.B.A.J. 1906 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jul 6, 2004

When asked whether a water line could be laid under the strip, another City official answered "probably not." 126 The individual tracts standing alone would clearly not meet the statutory definition of contiguity (or adjacency … When a matter is declared political it carries First Amendment immunity because the subject is about governing. Freedom of speech in the broad sphere of governing is unlimited.

STATE v. RUSSELL

2026 OK CR 15 · Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · Apr 16, 2026

Whatever else Section 1053(6) encompasses, it clearly allows a State to appeal when the remedy of suppression or exclusion is applied by the trial court after finding a violation of some right guaranteed by the Constitution … Quarles , 467 U.S. 649, 655 (1984). ¶10 Russell lists eight factors he contends established that he was in custody at the time he was asked and answered questions while standing on his own lawn during the execution of the

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Ackerman, Hood & McQueen, Inc.

758 F. Supp. 1440 · District Court, W.D. Oklahoma · Feb 20, 1991

Establishment of a Prima Facie Case of Discrimination 1. … The EEOC has established the second element of the prima facie case by showing objective evidence that Torbeck was qualified for, and was performing, her job.

Drew v. Thurlwell

173 Okla. 405 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Sep 10, 1935

Thereafter Melissa Jones was appointed and qualified as administratrix of Ms estate. … Under the statute providing for the revivor of actions and judgments, we are clearly of the opinion that the judgment of James E.

Estate of Samochee

542 P.2d 498 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Oct 28, 1975

In In re Davis’ Estate, 171 Okl. 575 , 43 P.2d 115 , we held in paragraph 3 of the syllabus: “ * * * any declarations or gestures made in response to inquiry as to testator’s intention or desire, which clearly convey his … of the decedent in the Bohemian language that the instrument was his will, and the request that the witnesses sign the same was understood by the two witnesses who understood the Bohemian language, and they thus became qualified

STATE ex rel. OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION v. JACK

481 P.3d 261 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Jan 19, 2021

Finally, the office has updated their handbook for legal interns to more clearly identify the scope of tasks that unlicensed individuals are allowed to perform. … Comment 2 to Rule 5.5, ORPC, states: The definition of the practice of law is established by law and varies from one jurisdiction to another.

Transportation Information Services, Inc. v. State ex rel. Oklahoma Department of Corrections

69 O.B.A.J. 3778 · Supreme Court of Oklahoma · Oct 27, 1998

Oklahoma Open Records Act does not apply to records specifically required by law to be kept confidential including: a. records protected by a state eviden-tiary privilege such as the attorney-client privilege, the work product immunity … However, if the request is: a) solely for commercial purpose; or h) clearly would cause excessive disruption of the public body’s essential functions; then the public body may charge a reasonable fee to recover the direct