Ohio § 5303.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5303.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5303.08.
A person who, without fraud or collusion on his part, obtained title to and is in
the quiet possession of lands or tenements, claiming to own them, shall not be evicted
or turned out of possession by any person who sets up and proves an adverse and better
title, until the occupying claimant, or his heirs, is paid the value of lasting improvements
made by the occupying claimant on the land, or by the person under whom he holds,
before the commencement of suit on the adverse claim by which such eviction may be
effected, unless the occupying claimant refuses to pay to the party establishing a
better title the value of the lands without such improvements, on demand by him or
his heirs, when such occupying claimant holds: (A) Under a plain and connected title, in law or equity, derived from the records of
a public office; (B) By deed, devise, descent, contract, bond, or agreement, from and under a person claiming
a plain and connected title, in law or equity, derived from the records of a public
office, or by deed authenticated and recorded; (C) Under sale on execution against a person claiming a plain and connected title, in
law or equity, derived from the records of a public office, or by deed authenticated
and recorded; (D) Under a sale for taxes authorized by the laws of this state; (E) Under a sale and conveyance made by executors, administrators, or guardians, or by
any other person, in pursuance of an order or decree of court, where lands are directed
to be sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5303.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5303.08 cover?
Section 5303.08 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 § 5303.08?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5303.08" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5303.08 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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