Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1340: Proceedings in case of allegation of sickness or

imfirmity - Exceptions to return - Controverting - New matter -

Amendments.

The court or judge, if satisfied with the truth of the

allegation of sickness or infirmity, may proceed to decide on the

return, or the hearing may be adjourned until the party can be

produced, or for other good cause. The plaintiff may except to the

sufficiency of, or controvert the return or any part thereof, or

allege any new matter in avoidance; the new matter shall be

verified, except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge; the

return and pleadings may be amended without causing any delay.