Oklahoma law

Commercial Litigation Laws in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma commercial litigation runs through the District Court. Oklahoma has not established a specialized business court docket. Oklahoma follows the UCC and recognizes tortious interference, fraud, civil conspiracy, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act (OCPA, 15 Okla. Stat. §§ 751 et seq.) provides consumer remedies. Oklahoma's oil-and-gas economy generates substantial commercial-litigation activity in royalty, mineral-rights, and contract disputes.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

5 years (written contracts); 3 years (oral); 2 years (most torts)12 Okla. Stat. § 95

Written contracts: 5 years. Oral contracts: 3 years. Most torts: 2 years. Fraud: 2 years from discovery.

State law

Key Oklahoma Statutes

Oklahoma UCC Article 2 (Sales)12A Okla. Stat. §§ 2-101 et seq.

Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($500+), and breach. 5-year statute of limitations for UCC sales claims under Oklahoma law (§ 2-725 modified by Oklahoma).

Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act15 Okla. Stat. §§ 751 et seq.

Prohibits unlawful trade practices. Private cause of action with actual damages and reasonable attorney fees. Attorney general enforcement also available with civil penalties.

Oil and Gas Production Revenue Standards52 Okla. Stat. §§ 570.1 et seq. (PRSA)

Oklahoma's Production Revenue Standards Act governs oil-and-gas royalty payments. Requires prompt payment with 12% interest on late payments. Statutory attorney fees for wrongfully withheld royalties.

Tortious InterferenceOklahoma common law

Tortious interference with contract or business expectancy requires intentional interference without justification.

Prejudgment Interest12 Okla. Stat. §§ 727 et seq.

Prejudgment interest on tort claims at statutory rate (adjusted annually based on Treasury rate).

State law

Official Sources

Oklahoma Attorney General — Consumer Protection Oklahoma Corporation Commission — Oil and Gas

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