Ohio § 2117.37
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2117.37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2117.37.
If a claim is contingent at the time of a decedent's death and a cause of action subsequently
accrues on the claim, it shall be presented to the executor or administrator, in the
same manner as other claims, before the expiration of six months after the date of
death of the decedent, or before the expiration of two months after the cause of action
accrues, whichever is later, except as provided in section 2117.39 of the Revised Code . The executor or administrator shall allow or reject the claim in the same manner
as other claims are allowed or rejected. If the claim is allowed, the executor or administrator shall proceed to pay it. If the claim is rejected, the claimant shall commence an action on the claim within
two months after the rejection or be forever barred from maintaining an action on
the claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2117.37
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2117.37 cover?
Section 2117.37 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 § 2117.37?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2117.37 apply to my situation?
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