Ohio § 5301.44
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5301.44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5301.44.
When a conveyance of real estate has been executed in which there is a mistake, defect,
or omission in the description of the lands, execution, acknowledgment, or otherwise,
and it has been recorded in the county recorder's office of the county where the lands
are or were situated at the time of such record, the record or a certified copy thereof
in an action to cure or supply such defect, mistake, or omission, or to compel the
execution of a valid conveyance of such real estate, may be read in evidence, and
shall be prima-facie evidence that such instrument was executed and existed as shown
by such record.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5301.44
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5301.44 cover?
Section 5301.44 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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