Where defendants disclaim having any title or interest in land or other property, the subject matter of the action, they shall recover their costs, unless for special reasons the court decide otherwise.
§ 926.Costs Where Defendant Disclaims
Chapter 14: Costs · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 926 entitles a defendant who disclaims any title or interest in the land or property at issue to recover costs, unless the court finds special reasons to rule otherwise.
Full Text of § 926
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 5227.
Plain-English Summary
When a defendant in an action over land or other property disclaims having any title or interest in it, the default rule awards that defendant costs. The court can depart from that default, but only for special reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to costs when a defendant disclaims any interest in the disputed property?
The defendant recovers costs, unless the court finds special reasons to decide otherwise.
Is the disclaiming defendant's right to costs absolute?
No. Section 926 gives the court discretion to rule differently for special reasons.
Does this section apply outside of land disputes?
The text covers land "or other property," so it isn't limited to real estate alone.
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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