§ 852.Receiver May Be Appointed - Forbidding Transfer of Property

Chapter 13: Limitation of Actions · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026

In one sentenceSection 852 lets the judge appoint the sheriff or another suitable person as receiver of the judgment debtor's property, with the same authority a court-appointed receiver would have, and separately lets the judge forbid the debtor from transferring or otherwise disposing of nonexempt property.

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The judge may also, by order, appoint the sheriff of the proper county, or other suitable person, a receiver of the property of the judgment debtor, in the same manner and with like authority as if the appointment was made by the court. The judge may also, by order, forbid a transfer or other disposition of the property of the judgment debtor, not exempt by law, and any interference therewith.

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Amendment History

R.L. 1910, § 5200.

Plain-English Summary

Section 852 gives the judge two related powers once debtor-examination proceedings are underway. The judge may appoint the sheriff of the proper county, or another suitable person, as receiver of the debtor's property, wielding the same authority a receiver appointed by the court itself would have. Separately, the judge may order the debtor not to transfer or otherwise dispose of nonexempt property, and forbid anyone from interfering with that order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be appointed receiver of a judgment debtor's property?

The sheriff of the proper county, or another suitable person the judge selects, with the same authority as a receiver appointed by the court itself.

Can the judge stop the debtor from selling off assets?

Yes. The judge can, by order, forbid the debtor from transferring or otherwise disposing of nonexempt property, and forbid any interference with that order.

Does appointing a receiver require a separate lawsuit?

No. The text lets the judge make the appointment "by order" within these post-judgment proceedings.

Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature. Last verified August 3, 2026. · Official source

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