On the return day of the alternative writ, or such further day as the court may allow, the party on whom the writ shall have been served may show cause, by answer made in the same manner as an answer to a petition in a civil action.
§ 1457.Answer
Chapter 26: Mandamus · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 1457 lets the party served with an alternative writ of mandamus show cause on the return day, or a later day the court allows, by filing an answer in the same manner as an answer to a civil petition.
Full Text of § 1457
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 4913.
Plain-English Summary
Section 1457 gives the defendant a formal chance to respond. On the return day set in the alternative writ - or a further day the court permits - the served party may show cause by filing an answer.
That answer follows the same format as an answer to a petition in an ordinary civil action.
Frequently Asked Questions
When must the defendant respond to the writ?
On the return day named in the alternative writ, or a further day the court allows.
How does the defendant show cause?
By filing an answer, made the same way as an answer to a civil petition.
Can the court extend the response deadline?
Yes, the statute allows a further day the court permits.
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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