Ohio § 2305.18

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2305.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2305.18.

If a defendant is a corporation, either foreign or domestic, and whether its charter

prescribes the manner and place of service, or either, and before the expiration of

the sixty days referred to in section 2305.17 of the Revised Code it passes into the hands of a receiver, then, following such attempt to commence

an action, within such sixty days service may be made upon such receiver, or his cashier,

treasurer, secretary, clerk, or managing agent, or if none of these can be found,

by a copy of the summons left at the office or usual place of business of such agents

or officers of such receiver, with the person in charge thereof.  If such corporation is a railroad company, summons may be served upon any regular

ticket or freight agent of the receiver, or, if there is no such agent, then on any

conductor of such receiver, in any county in the state in which the company's railroad

is located.  The summons shall be returned as if served upon the defendant.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2305.18

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2305.18 cover?

Section 2305.18 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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