Costs shall be allowed of course to any defendant, upon a judgment in his favor in the actions mentioned in the last section.
§ 929.Costs to Successful Defendant As Matter of Course
Chapter 14: Costs · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 929 mirrors Section 928 by awarding costs as a matter of course to a defendant who obtains a favorable judgment in the same kinds of actions -- for money only or for specific real or personal property.
Full Text of § 929
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 5230.
Plain-English Summary
Where Section 928 gives a winning plaintiff costs automatically, this section does the same for a winning defendant, in the identical categories of actions: recovery of money only, or of specific real or personal property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a defendant who wins get costs automatically in Oklahoma?
Yes, as a matter of course, in the same kinds of actions covered by Section 928.
What actions does this rule cover?
The actions mentioned in the preceding section: recovery of money only, or of specific real or personal property.
How does this section differ from Section 930?
This section fixes an automatic rule for a narrow category of actions; Section 930 gives the court discretion to apportion costs in every other type of action.
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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