ROSS v. CITY OF SHAWNEE

No. 59365.

683 P.2d 535 (1984)

Jimmie Don ROSS, a minor, By and Through his father and natural guardian, Donnal ROSS, and Donnal Ross, Appellants, v. The CITY OF SHAWNEE, a municipal corporation, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

June 26, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ed Able and Glen Mullins, Abel, Musser, Sokolosky & Clark, Oklahoma City, for appellants.

Paul McKinney, Shawnee, for appellee.


DOOLIN, Justice.

The questions presented for resolution involve interpretation of the Oklahoma "Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act." 51 O.S. 1981, § 151 et seq. Specifically: (1) Does a city have "Notice" when two officials are informed of the "incident" but not the "claim"? (2) Must a minor comply with the 120-day notice provision? (3) Is the 120-day notice requirement constitutional as it relates to a minor?

Jimmie Ross was eight years old when he...

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