Nov 6, 2017 | General topics
In our last post, we explained how Oklahoma law allows a party to recover attorney attorney fees after winning a lawsuit. The rule are attorney fees depends on the type of lawsuit. In some cases, the winner is entitled to have his attorney fees paid by the losing...Sep 25, 2017 | General topics
What you need to know: The general rule in Oklahoma is that each side is responsible for their own legal fees There are exceptions to the general rule, such as actions to collect a debt In all cases, the winner is entitled to reimbursement of certain court costs If...Aug 16, 2017 | General topics
This article will cover unsolicited aerial spraying of pesticides, herbicides and other agricultural chemicals on private land in Oklahoma, and what rights and responsibilities are implicated. What is crop dusting? Ever seen an airplane that is flying over a field,...Aug 8, 2017 | General topics
This essay focuses on 1) mental preparation and then 2) forming practical strategy for dealing with the allegations contained in a lawsuit. For more information on technical aspects of the lawsuit process, see our series on the Anatomy of a Lawsuit. Stay calm and...Jul 17, 2017 | General topics
This article is part of our Anatomy of a Lawsuit series, which seeks to explain the basic aspects of lawsuits in Oklahoma. What are Motions in a Lawsuit? A motion is simply when a party in a lawsuit asks the court to do something. A motion can be in writing or it can...Jul 10, 2017 | General topics
This article is part of our Anatomy of a Lawsuit series, where Attorney Travis Charles Smith provides accurate information about the legal process in Oklahoma. If you have questions about the process that are not covered in this article series, please send us your...