Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1052: Actions which abate on death of party

No action pending in any court shall abate by the death of

either or both the parties thereto, except an action for libel,

slander or malicious prosecution, which shall abate by the death of

the defendant. An action for libel, slander or malicious

prosecution shall not abate after a jury verdict or a decision by

the court where the trial is by the court, unless a new trial is

ordered.