Ohio § 5303.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5303.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5303.02.
In actions to recover the purchase money of real estate by vendor against vendee,
the vendee, notwithstanding his continued possession, may by way of counterclaim set
up any breach of the covenants of title acquired by him from the plaintiff, and make
any person claiming an adverse interest therein a party to the action. Upon the hearing, he may recoup against the plaintiff's demand the present worth
of any existing lien or encumbrance thereon. If the adverse interest of the claimant is an estate in reversion or remainder,
or contingent upon a future event, with his assent, the court of common pleas may
order the vendee to surrender possession to his vendor upon the repayment of so much
of the purchase money as has been paid, with interest, or direct the payment of the
purchase money claimed in the action, upon the plaintiff's giving bond in double its
amount with two or more sureties to be approved by the court, for the payment thereof
with interest, if by reason of the defect the defendant or his privies are subsequently
evicted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5303.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5303.02 cover?
Section 5303.02 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 § 5303.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5303.02" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5303.02 apply to my situation?
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