Ohio § 1313.44
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1313.44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1313.44.
Persons who have performed labor in the service of the assignor within twelve months
next preceding an assignment for the benefit of creditors, are entitled to receive
out of the trust funds, before the paying of other creditors, the full amount of wages
due for such labor not exceeding three hundred dollars. This section and section 1313.43 of the Revised Code do not prejudice or affect securities given, or liens obtained in good faith, for
value, but judgments by confession on warrants of attorney rendered within two months
prior to such assignment, or securities given within such time to create a preference
among creditors, or to secure a pre-existing debt other than upon real property for
the purchase money thereof, are of no force or validity as against such claims for
labor, in case of assignment, to the extent provided in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1313.44
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1313.44 cover?
Section 1313.44 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 § 1313.44?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1313.44" (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 § 1313.44 apply to my situation?
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