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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: My “roommate” brought in a cat without permission and it messed my furniture up and she never gave me a deposit

She is refusing to do so which is $300. Can I sue and if so how much would it cost me in the state of Oklahoma. My landlord said the money is in between me and her because everything is in my name.

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

Yes, you may be able to sue your roommate for the damage to your furniture and for the pet deposit that she never paid. In the state of Oklahoma, you have the right to sue someone for damages that they caused to your property, even if that person is your roommate.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: I own a pickup w/title that was parked by permission of the land owner for over 6yrs. The landowners wife wants to sell.

Is it illegal to regain the pickup into my possession?

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answered on Nov 28, 2023

Based on the details provided, it would likely be legal for you to regain possession of the pickup truck since you have the title documenting ownership. A few key considerations:

- If the truck was parked on private property with the landowner's permission, they do not have grounds to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Traffic Tickets for Oklahoma on
Q: Do I have to right to drive my vehicle with out a tag. Constutional right to travel?

I have a bill of sale and I am waiting for the title. Got a citation for failure to register and expired tags which it doesn't have a tag to expire.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 9, 2023

No, the Constitutional "right to travel" is not a defense to driving a motor vehicle on a public road without a current registration tag.

You should visit a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location (formerly a Tag Agency) to process your tag, title, and tax, to receive your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I file an Application For Order To Disclose Assets against a major corp. that lost a case I had against them?

As of September 25th, 2023 I won a civil lawsuit against a major corporation. The case involved damage to the property and unwanted removal of 40' tree on my property. I received a default judgement due to no one appearing in court, receiving $10,449 by the judge. It has been 10 business days... View More

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

Based on the details provided, it sounds like filing an Application for Order to Disclose Assets would be the next logical step since the corporation has not paid the judgment awarded to you. Here are a few key points to consider:

- An Application for Order to Disclose Assets is used to...
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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: How do u get a court date as a pro se litigant
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 5, 2023

Request one from the court. Depending upon the type of hearing, you may need to contact the court clerk or the court coordinator depending on the particular court’s procedures.

It is common that you will need to obtain available dates from the court and then confer with the opposing...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Litigation, Elder Law and Military Law for Oklahoma on
Q: A first cousin is trying to take everything that my parents owned, what do I do? I have no way to pay an attorney.

I lost both my parents in one year. I was not informed of my mothers passing until she had been dead three days. My sister proceeded to have me thrown off my parents property. She embezzled money from him and then when he thought he was making my first cousin power of attorney she filed a will... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

I'm really sorry to hear that you're experiencing this. It sounds like a really difficult situation.

In a situation like this, it is crucial to get legal assistance. Even though you mentioned that you cannot afford an attorney, you still have options. Many jurisdictions have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Does Oklahoma have a law that firearms and ammo must be stored separately while at home?
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answered on Aug 7, 2023

Oklahoma does not have a specific law that mandates firearms and ammunition to be stored separately while at home.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: Is the statue for interrupting a 911 call beyond a reasonable doubt to be found guilty or other form?

Witness to testify it did not happen.

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on May 1, 2023

Before a defendant can be sentenced to any period of incarceration, pursuant to a criminal statute or ordinance, each and every element of that crime must be proved to a trier of fact (meaning a judge or jury) by the standard “beyond a reasonable doubt.”

This concept involving how...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: If a driver hits debris that are in the ditch a foot away from the road in front of my house. Am I liable for damages?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 10, 2023

Only an Oklahoma attorney could advise, as your situation could involve state or county-specific law, but your question remains open for two weeks. If something was to happen, as a general matter, there's nothing to stop a motorist from suing in such settings. Nationwide (without knowing about... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Collections for Oklahoma on
Q: judgment creditor failed to answer final judgment order from court
Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Feb 15, 2023

This is a statement, not a question.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation and Construction Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What type of lawyer would specialize in an invoice dispute?

Dispute is between a private resident and a construction company invoice for work performed at home.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 21, 2022

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. A civil litigation attorney should be able to handle a straightforward one. If the matter is highly technical with engineering or architectural attributes, there are construction law attorneys. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Collections for Oklahoma on
Q: VA disability pay is protected from garnishment. Would stock purchased with VA disability pay also be protected?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2022

Possibly, but the burden to trace it and show it was purchased from VA funds is on you.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: Should a civil suit against the county the criminal offences were committed in be filed after the criminal case I'd ove

IF someone is shot fleeing the police and never fired a round can the cops say he fired at the cops to justify shooting him?

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answered on Sep 2, 2022

You ask two questions here. The first question regards when a civil suit should be filed (if a criminal case is pending). The answer to that question is you should not wait to talk to a civil attorney about proceeding with a civil suit until the criminal case is closed. There are too many pitfalls... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: My husband passed away a month ago and his family is not allowing me to go to my house. Can they make me leave?

They also closed his bank account after telling me that I couldnt because it was going to probate which it did not. My inlaws live directly behind us so they claim that I cant be on family land. We have a mortage through Choctaw Nation as Iam a tribal member but the deed is in his name only. Weve... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jul 27, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is hard enough by itself but then to have family issues on top of that makes it worse. Based on the limited amount of information you gave you need to contact an attorney as soon as feasible because you most likely have more rights than they are claiming you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If my home was robbed shouldn't the deputy have came to investigate and not my workplace 24 hours later?

This happened in October and they know who did it, have evidence yet nobody updates me. It wasn't turned over to the da until December even tho the deputy tried to tell me November. I called this week to get an update and was told they were not going to do anything, prosecutorial discretion. I... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 20, 2022

Not sure your question relates to the result you are seeking. The deputies actions would have to be viewed in the light of all other calls taken, as well as your availability when they were responding to the call. If you were not home when they were cleared off their other calls and you were at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I post a picture of my husband and his truck on social media

My perfect husband was identified picking up a prostitute on South side of okc so I took a picture of him and his truck with the caption I WAS BUSTEX PICKING UP A NASTY DIRTY XX AND I DIDNT CARE THAT THEY MAY HAVE MANY diseases so if you **** or xx me please message me cuz my wife has the right to... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 20, 2022

Short answer is people post many things on social media - often before thinking about the long-term effect. Can you and should you are not necessarily equal partners. As with almost every lawyer, the advice is do not post it. Seek counseling for you both, and if that fails then dissolution can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is there a law or statute that applies to hotels/motel stays and rates after 30 days in regards to taxes ect?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 30, 2021

In essence the answer is no, but the Oklahoma Administrative Code 710:65-19-143 does spell it out a little.

Hotels, motels, apartments, etc.

(a) The gross receipts from the furnishing of rooms, except meeting rooms, by a hotel, apartment-hotel, cottage camp, or lodging house...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If person buying a car gives you a small amount to hold the car, then doesn't pay the full price did u legally sell it

okay guy wanted to buy an old pickup we had, we agreed to a purchase and he gave me $100 to hold it while he got the money. Instead he came back and just took the truck. I still have the title he did no paperwork. The police said that he didn't steal the car I sold it to him for $100. That... View More

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answered on Dec 23, 2021

It appears you have a few issues that must be addressed. One is whether a crime was committed - which if so the police could enter the vehicle as stolen in the national database. Another is whether you had a valid contract with the purchaser. Third, is whether an actual sale of the vehicle... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How can I get 7/11 or the suspect(s) to be held liable for damages to my vehicle and PTSD?

My car was caught in the crossfire of a shooting that occurred at a 7/11 a month ago. My car suffered damage, and I was indeed in my vehicle the time of the shooting. Luckily, I did not have any physical injuries. I am needing direction on how and who to hold responsible for my damages.

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answered on Nov 8, 2021

For restitution for the damages to your vehicle, contact the DA's office prosecuting the individuals who were shooting. If you don't know if charges have been filed, you can contact the police department to inquire. The DA's office will generally have you fill out and submit a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: My son moved out back in may of 2021, and he is trying to put a VPO on me and all I do is worry about him.

I should have rights to check on my son, he thinks IM out to hurt him cause he stole a truck from me which is NOT the case I love him very ,much and I just want to check on him, Im his father what are my rights, He is 18 tho but still

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Nov 4, 2021

If a protective order has been filed, hire an attorney to defend you. You do not want a PO to be entered because it can follow you and impact your life in many ways.

Best of luck.

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