Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-49-142: Refusal to comply with act - Petition to district court
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- OK Code
- Title 11
- District attorney to represent applicant - Fees and costs.
In case a municipality, or official thereof, refuses to comply
with the provisions of Sections 49-138 through 49-142 of this
title, then any person entitled to the benefits hereof may file a
petition in the Oklahoma County district court, without cost
deposit, to specifically require such municipality, or official
thereof, to comply with said provisions, and, as incident thereto,
to compensate said person for any loss of wages or benefits suffered
by such refusal. The court shall order a speedy hearing in any such
case and shall advance it on the calendar. Upon application to the
Oklahoma District Attorney by any person claiming to be entitled to
the benefits of the provisions hereof, such District Attorney, if
reasonably satisfied that the person so applying is entitled to such
benefits, shall appear and act as attorney for such person in the
amicable adjustment of the claim or in the filing of the petition
and the prosecution thereof. The action in the district court shall
be brought within ninety (90) days from the date of the refusal of
the municipality, or its representative, to comply with the
provisions of this act. No fees or court costs shall be taxed
against the person so applying.
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