Understanding Your Rights Under the Oklahoma Forestry Code
Hello, I’m Oklahoma City attorney Dillan Savage of Wirth Law Office, and I practice primarily in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area.
Today, we’re going to be discussing what you must prove in order to recover damages under the Oklahoma Forestry Code—specifically, when you’ve suffered damages from a fire in Oklahoma.
If the fire falls under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Forestry Code, here’s what you need to know:
Key Requirements for Proving Damages
When filing a lawsuit against an individual for damages, you do not have to prove title to the property where the fire spread. You only need to allege and prove that you were in occupancy or possession of the building, land, property, hay, crops, or anything else that was damaged at the time of the fire.
As for livestock such as cattle, you only need to prove that you had the right to occupy the land where the animals were located—even if you didn’t own that land. So, if your cattle were on someone else’s property but you had permission or legal right to be there, you can still recover damages.
Further Information and Resources
If you’d like to read more or review the statute language directly, you can find it in Title 2, Section 16-40 of the Oklahoma statutes.
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My name is Dillan Savage, and I’m the Oklahoma City business law attorney with Wirth Law Office.
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If you’re facing damages due to a fire and need guidance on navigating the Oklahoma Forestry Code, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call me at 405-888-5400 for a low-cost consultation and get the legal help you need today!
