An action, other than one of those mentioned in the first three sections of this article, against a turnpike road company, may be brought in any county in which any part of such turnpike road or roads lie.
§ 136.Actions Against Turnpike Companies
Chapter 5: Venue · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 136 lets a lawsuit against a turnpike road company be filed in any county where any part of the turnpike lies.
Full Text of § 136
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 4676.
Plain-English Summary
A narrow venue rule for turnpike companies, parallel to § 135's rule for transportation and transmission companies. For actions other than those covered by the article's first three sections, suit against a turnpike road company may be brought in any county where any part of the turnpike road lies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I sue a turnpike company in Oklahoma?
In any county where any part of the turnpike road is located.
Does this apply to the kinds of claims covered by Sections 131 through 133?
No, Section 136 covers actions other than those mentioned in the article's first three sections.
Can I choose among multiple counties if the turnpike crosses several?
Yes, any county the turnpike passes through qualifies.
Is this rule similar to the one for railroads?
Yes, it works much like § 135's rule letting suit be brought anywhere a transportation company's lines run.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
· Official source
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