Ohio § 5705.45
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5705.45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5705.45.
Any officer, employee, or other person who issues any order contrary to section 5705.41 of the Revised Code , or who expends or authorizes the expenditure of any public funds, or who authorizes
or executes any contract contrary to sections 5705.01 to 5705.47 of the Revised Code , unless payments thereon are subsequently ordered as provided in section 5705.41 of the Revised Code , or expends or authorizes the expenditure of any public funds on any such void contract,
obligation, or order, unless subsequently approved as provided in that section, or
issues a certificate under the provisions thereof which contains any false statements,
shall be liable to the political subdivision for the full amount paid from the funds
of the subdivision on any such order, contract, or obligation. Such officer, employee, or other person shall be jointly and severally liable in
person and upon any official bond that he has given to such subdivision, to the extent
of any payments of such void claim. The prosecuting attorney of the county, the city director of law, or other chief
law officer of the subdivision shall enforce this liability by civil action brought
in any court of appropriate jurisdiction in the name of and on behalf of the municipal
corporation, county, or subdivision. If the prosecuting attorney, city director of law, or other chief law officer of
the subdivision fails, upon the written request of any taxpayer, to institute action
for the enforcement of the liability, the taxpayer may institute suit in his own name
in behalf of the subdivision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5705.45
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5705.45 cover?
Section 5705.45 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 § 5705.45?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5705.45" (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 § 5705.45 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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