Ohio § 5810.10
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5810.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5810.10.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in the contract, for contracts entered into on or after
March 22, 1984, a trustee is not personally liable on a contract properly entered
into in the trustee's fiduciary capacity in the course of administering the trust
if the trustee in the contract disclosed the fiduciary capacity. The words “ trustee ,” “ as trustee ,” “ fiduciary ,” or “ as fiduciary ,” or other words that indicate one's trustee capacity, following the name or signature
of a trustee are sufficient disclosure for purposes of this division. (B) A trustee is personally liable for torts committed in the course of administering
a trust or for obligations arising from ownership or control of trust property, including
liability for violation of environmental law, only if the trustee is personally at
fault. (C) A claim based on a contract entered into by a trustee in the trustee's fiduciary
capacity, on an obligation arising from ownership or control of trust property, or
on a tort committed in the course of administering a trust may be asserted in a judicial
proceeding against the trustee in the trustee's fiduciary capacity, whether or not
the trustee is personally liable for the claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5810.10
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5810.10 cover?
Section 5810.10 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 § 5810.10?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5810.10 apply to my situation?
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