Unless requested by the party sponsoring the expert, a party may only challenge the admissibility of expert testimony as an objection to summary judgment evidence during a pretrial conference or during the trial on the merits. The requirements of this section shall not apply to a motion to strike for late designation.
§ 1782.Challenging Admissibility of Expert Testimony
Chapter 36: Small Claims Procedure Act · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceRestricts an expedited actions party to challenging expert testimony's admissibility only as a summary judgment objection, at a pretrial conference, or at trial -- unless the sponsoring party requests otherwise, or the challenge is a motion to strike for a late expert designation.
Full Text of § 1782
Amendment History
Added by Laws 2025, c. 311,s. 8, eff. 9/1/2025.
Plain-English Summary
Section 1782 narrows the timing for expert-witness fights in expedited actions cases. Unless the party sponsoring the expert asks for different timing, a party can only challenge the admissibility of expert testimony as an objection to summary judgment evidence, during a pretrial conference, or during trial on the merits. That restriction doesn't apply to a motion to strike for a late designation of the expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I challenge an expert witness in an expedited actions case?
Only as an objection to summary judgment evidence, at a pretrial conference, or during trial -- unless the party sponsoring the expert asks for a different timing.
Are there exceptions to this timing restriction?
Yes -- it doesn't apply to a motion to strike based on a late designation of the expert.
Does this timing rule apply to expert testimony challenges in every Oklahoma civil case?
No -- Section 1782 sets this rule specifically for cases proceeding under the Oklahoma Expedited Actions Act.
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
Also known as: expert witness challenge expedited actions actlate expert designation motion to strike oklahoma12 O.S. § 1782