An attorney and counselor has power to receive money claimed by his client in an action or proceeding during the pendency thereof, or afterwards, unless he has been previously discharged by his client, and, upon payment thereof, and not otherwise, to discharge the claim or acknowledge satisfaction of the judgment.
R.L.1910, § 245.
Structure Oklahoma Statutes
Title 5. Attorneys and State Bar
§5-1. Persons disqualified to practice law – Alien eligibility.
§5-3. Duties of attorney and counselor.
§5-4. Receipt of money for client - Discharge of claim - Acknowledging satisfaction of judgment.
§5-5. Proof of authority - Stay of proceedings.
§5-9. Adverse party - Amount of liability on settlement or compromise.
§5-12. Qualifications and fitness for admission to practice law.
§5-13. Disciplinary power and revocation of permit.
§5-14. Examination of applicants - Admission - Oath - Order - Examining commission.