How do I check for warrants in Oklahoma?
Call (405) 297-3946 to check warrants, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City-observed holidays.
What is the difference between a motion to strike and a motion to dismiss?
A motion to dismiss asks the court to dismiss either whole or part of a complaint, counterclaim, or crossclaim. Motion to strike or “Demurrer”: In other jurisdictions, a successful motion to strike will remove certain allegations from the complaint, counterclaim or crossclaim.
Why would a hearing be Cancelled?
Cancellation of the hearing means the judge’s decision could come at any time. He could rule for or against either side’s motion, based on the arguments and evidence already submitted, or he may issue a ruling of his own.
What does set aside mean in legal terms?
To ask a court to set aside (cancel) a court order or judgment, you have to file a “request for order to set aside,” sometimes called a “motion to set aside” or “motion to vacate.” The terms “set aside” or “vacate” a court order basically mean to “cancel” or undo that order to start over on a particular issue.
What is a motion to vacate the order?
A Motion to Vacate is a request to the court to withdraw a previous order or judgment it entered. An appeal, generally, must be filed within 30 days from the date a judgment or order is entered. An appeal is a request to a higher court to change the decision made by a lower court.
When can a court set aside its own judgment?
The Court in its inherent jurisdiction has the power to set aside its own Judgment or Order made without jurisdiction or if same has been fraudulently obtained. In such circumstance, an appeal for the purpose of having the null judgment or order cannot be said to be necessary. See Bello v. /NEC & 2 Ors.
What does it mean when a judge dismisses a case without prejudice?
When a case is dismissed without prejudice, it leaves the plaintiff free to bring another suit based on the same grounds, for example if the defendant doesn’t follow through on the terms of a settlement. See: dismiss, dismissal with prejudice.
What does without prejudice mean in legal terms?
The without prejudice (WP) rule will generally prevent statements made in a genuine attempt to settle an existing dispute, whether made in writing or orally, from being put before the court as evidence of admissions against the interest of the party which made them.
When should I use without prejudice?
The WP rule is to encourage settlement discussions without parties weakening their position in the formal dispute. Basically, if this rule applies, people can speak and write openly without fear that what they are saying may be used against them in court or arbitration.