Opinion ID: 2618281
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: counter-appeal and cross-appeal

Text: In its counter and cross-appeal, AOI argues that the district court erred in refusing to inspect its abstract plant and grant a certificate of authority to AOI. There is no evidence that AOI applied for a certificate as required by 74 O.S.Supp. 1984, § 227.14 and 227.17. Nor is there any indication that AOI has completed its abstract plant in compliance with the law, especially in light of this Court's findings. Furthermore, the State Auditor and Inspector is the sole governmental entity authorized to issue certificates of authority. 74 O.S.Supp. 1984, § 227.12(A). Therefore, the district court did not err in declining to inspect AOI's abstract plant and refusing to grant a certificate of authority to AOI.