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  1. Under the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma (2020), which of the following is true regarding criminal jurisdiction in eastern Oklahoma?

    Answer: The Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation was never disestablished, so major crimes by Indians there fall under federal jurisdiction

    McGirt held the Creek reservation was never disestablished, so crimes by Indians there are prosecuted federally under the Major Crimes Act.

  2. In Oklahoma, what is the general statute of limitations for a negligence action for personal injury?

    Answer: Two years from the date the cause of action accrues

    Under 12 O.S. § 95, personal injury negligence claims must be filed within two years of accrual.

  3. Oklahoma is unique among many states because of its extensive body of law governing which natural resource industry?

    Answer: Oil and gas production

    Oklahoma has a highly developed body of oil and gas law, including forced pooling and Corporation Commission regulation.

  4. Under Oklahoma law, which state agency has primary regulatory authority over oil and gas drilling, spacing, and pooling orders?

    Answer: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission

    The Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulates drilling, well spacing, and forced pooling in the state.

  5. In an Oklahoma civil jury trial in district court, how many of the twelve jurors must agree to render a verdict in a civil case?

    Answer: At least nine jurors must agree

    The Oklahoma Constitution permits a civil verdict by agreement of three-fourths of the jury, meaning nine of twelve jurors.

  6. Oklahoma follows which system of comparative negligence in tort cases?

    Answer: Modified comparative negligence, barring recovery if the plaintiff's fault exceeds 50 percent

    Under 23 O.S. § 13, a plaintiff may recover only if their negligence does not exceed the combined negligence of the defendants (51% bar).

  7. Which of the following is true about Oklahoma's homestead exemption in bankruptcy and creditor actions?

    Answer: Oklahoma provides an unlimited-value homestead exemption on qualifying property, subject to acreage limits

    Oklahoma's homestead exemption is unlimited in value but limited by acreage—generally one acre urban or 160 acres rural.