A quiet title action—also known as a trespass to try title action—is a lawsuit against a party who claims an interest in a piece of real property (land). In a quiet title action, the plaintiff seeks to establish the plaintiff’s title (ownership interest) in the land by forcing the adverse claimant (the defendant) to establish or prove an interest in the land or be forever estopped (precluded) from asserting an interest in the land.

The resolution of such a lawsuit is designed to settle or quiet a disputed claim to title or ownership of the land.

Laws regarding quiet title actions may vary from state to state and may be located in a state’s statutes or in its court opinions (common law or case law). The terms used for such a claim may also vary and in some states there may be a distinction between a quiet title claim and a trespass to try title claim—or a quiet title claim may be treated as an informal reference to a trespass to try title claim.

In Oklahoma, a quiet title action is a legal proceeding used to resolve disputes over the ownership of real property. This type of lawsuit is filed by an individual or entity (the plaintiff) who seeks to 'quiet' any challenges or claims to their title by other parties (the defendants). The goal is to obtain a court judgment confirming the plaintiff's title to the property, thereby eliminating any competing claims. Oklahoma statutes provide the framework for these actions, which can address issues such as boundary disputes, claims by lienholders, or other interests that may cloud the title. The process involves filing a petition in the district court in the county where the property is located, serving notice to all interested parties, and presenting evidence to support the plaintiff's claim to clear title. If successful, the court will issue a judgment that establishes the plaintiff's ownership and prevents the defendants from asserting any future claims against the property. It's important to note that the specific procedures and requirements for a quiet title action in Oklahoma may be detailed in state statutes and interpreted through case law, and an attorney can provide guidance tailored to the individual circumstances of the case.