Ohio § 5301.45
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5301.45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5301.45.
When a deed, mortgage, lease, or other instrument of writing intended to convey or
encumber an interest in real estate is not printed or written on a single sheet, or
when the certificate of acknowledgment thereof is not printed or written on the same
sheet with the instrument, and such defective conveyance is corrected by the judgment
of a court, or by the voluntary act of the parties thereto, such judgment or act shall
relate back so as to be operative from the time of filing the original conveyance
in the county recorder's office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5301.45
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5301.45 cover?
Section 5301.45 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 5301.45?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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