Legal Opinion
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority v. New Life Pentecostal Church of Jenks
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided January 18, 1994No. 79185PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPALA, Justice.
Two issues are tendered by the condem-nor, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority [Authority]: [1] Did the trial court err in assessing against the condemnor attorney’s, expert witness, jury, and court reporter fees as well as a witness’ travel expense? and [2] If an attorney’s fee may be allowed, is the landowner’s contract for a 40% contingency interest reasonable? We answer the first question in the negative as for the attorney’s, expert witness and jury fees, and in the affirmative as to the court reporter fee and witness’ travel expense. We respond to the second question in the…
2Cases cited56 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Burk v. City of Oklahoma CitySupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1979
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- Abel v. TisdaleSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1980
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