Ohio § 4951.46

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4951.46, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4951.46.

If any company or person neglects or refuses to construct and maintain a fence as

provided in section 4951.45 of the Revised Code , the owner of any land abutting on the line of the right of way of such person or

company may construct the fence, so far as his lands abut on the right of way.  When such owner has completed the fence, he may present for payment, to the ticket

agent of the company at the station nearest the track so fenced, an itemized statement

of the expenses of such construction.  If such person or company neglects or refuses for thirty days to pay such account,

such landowner may recover the reasonable cost of such fence from the owner of the

railroad or railway in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4951.46

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4951.46 cover?

Section 4951.46 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.

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