Every direction of a court or judge made or entered in writing, and not included in a judgment, is an order.
§ 1116.Order Defined
Chapter 19: Miscellaneous Proceedings · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 1116 defines an 'order' for purposes of Oklahoma's procedure statutes as every written direction a court or judge makes or enters that is not part of a judgment, distinguishing it from a judgment itself.
Full Text of § 1116
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 5316.
Plain-English Summary
Oklahoma's procedure statutes use the word “order” throughout, and this is where it gets defined. Any direction a court or judge makes or enters in writing counts as an order — as long as it isn't part of a judgment itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal definition of an 'order' in Oklahoma civil procedure?
Every direction of a court or judge made or entered in writing that isn't included in a judgment.
How is an order different from a judgment?
The definition excludes anything included in a judgment; an order is a separate written direction, not part of the judgment itself.
Must an order be in writing to count under this definition?
Yes, the section only covers directions a court or judge makes or enters in writing.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
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