The judge may, in his discretion, order a reference to a referee, agreed upon or appointed by him, to report the evidence or the facts.
§ 858.Reference
Chapter 13: Limitation of Actions · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 858 lets the judge, at his discretion, refer the matter to a referee, either one the parties agree on or one the judge appoints, to report the evidence or the facts.
Full Text of § 858
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 5206.
Plain-English Summary
Section 858 doesn't require the judge to personally hear every detail of a debtor examination. At the judge's discretion, the matter can go to a referee, either one the parties agree upon or one the judge appoints, whose job is to report back the evidence or the facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the judge have to personally hear every debtor examination?
No. Section 858 lets the judge refer the matter to a referee to report the evidence or the facts.
Who picks the referee?
Either a referee the parties agree upon, or one the judge appoints.
Is a reference required, or optional?
It's discretionary; the judge "may, in his discretion," order it.
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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