Ohio § 5303.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5303.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5303.21.
(A) In an action by the tenant in tail or for life, or in an action by the grantee or
devisee of a qualified or conditional fee, or of any other qualified, conditional,
or determinable interest, or in an action by a person claiming under such tenant,
grantee, or devisee, or in an action by the trustee or beneficiaries, if the estate
is held in trust, courts of common pleas may, subject to division (B) of this section,
authorize the sale of any estate, whether it was created by will, deed, or contract,
or came by descent, when satisfied that such sale would be for the benefit of the
person holding the first and present estate, interest, or use, and do no substantial
injury to the heirs in tail, or others in expectancy, succession, reversion, or remainder. This division does not extend to estates in dower. (B) If an estate is held in trust and if the trustee is authorized by the trust instrument
to sell real property, a court of common pleas shall not authorize the sale of the
estate pursuant to division (A) of this section unless the trustee consents to the
sale.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5303.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5303.21 cover?
Section 5303.21 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 § 5303.21?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5303.21" (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 § 5303.21 apply to my situation?
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