Oklahoma Land Co. v. Thomas
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Error from District Court, Wagoner County ; R. C. Allen, Judge. Action by John R. Thomas and another against the Oklahoma Land Company and another. Judgment for plaintiffs, and defendants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtHardy, C. J.
On the former appeal in this ease, the judgment of the trial court was reversed because that court 'excluded evidence offered of an alleged custom among the Creeks which permitted plural marriages prior to October 22, 1881, being the date the Creek law regulating marriages was passed by the Creek Council, and because the trial court directed a verdict for defendants. 34 Okla. 681, 127 Pac. 8. Upo'n a retrial, evidence tending to prove the existence of this custom was admitted, and the issue arising thereon was submitted to the jury, who returned a verdict for plaintiffs, and the defendants…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Holloway v. McCormickSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1913
- Gregley v. JacksonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1882
- Oklahoma Land Co. v. ThomasSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1912
- Chickasha Cotton Oil Co. v. LambSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1916
- In Re Barnes' EstateSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1915
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Henson v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1926
- Pompey v. KingSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1923