The History and Function of Property Exemptions in Oklahoma Law

by James M Branum

Overview

This book discusses the history behind Oklahoma's exemption laws (the laws that determine what property can a debtor keep safe from seizure by creditors), the current function of these laws, as well as suggestions for reform of both the homestead and personal property exemptions. This book would be of interest not only to lawyers but also to policymakers and legal historians.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Historical Evolution of Oklahoma's Exemption Laws
A. Exemption Provisions in the State Constitution
B. Exemption Provisions Found in Statutes
C. Key Interpretative Case Law
Chapter 2. The Functionality of Oklahoma's Property Exemption Laws
A. The Past
B. The present - A look at how Oklahoma’s Exemption laws function as compared to those of other states
Chapter 3. Conclusions and Suggestions for Change
Appendices:
A. Key Bankruptcy Exemptions
B. Value of Historic Dollar Figures in 2010 Dollars
C. Historical Maps
About the Author

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015532449
Publisher:	Green Corn Press/Military Law Press
Publication date:	10/19/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	143
File size:	519 KB

About the Author

James M. Branum is a solo attorney in Oklahoma. He also serves as the Minister of Peace & Justice of Joy Mennonite Church in Oklahoma City and as the advising attorney of the Oklahoma Center for Conscience and Peace Research.

He is a past chair of the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild. He has taught continuing legal education seminars on a variety of topics in several states. He was the named one of the 2010 “Legal Rebels” by the American Bar Journal.

He is the author of the book US Army AWOL Defense: A Practice Guide and Formbook.

His website can be found at www.jmbranum.com.