Ohio § 4955.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.16.
When outside the limits of a municipal corporation it becomes necessary for the track
of a railroad, street or electric railway, or interurban railroad company to cross
the tracks of another railroad, street or electric railway, or interurban railroad
company, or it is necessary within the corporate limits of a municipal corporation
for the tracks of a railroad, street or electric railway, or interurban railroad company
to cross the tracks of another railroad, street or electric railway, or interurban
railroad company, other than within the limits of a public street or highway, unless
the manner of such crossing is agreed to between such companies, the court of common
pleas of the county in which such crossing is located, or a judge of such court in
vacation, on application of either party, must ascertain and define by its decree
the mode of such crossing which will inflict the least practical injury upon the rights
of the company owning or operating the tracks intended to be crossed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.16 cover?
Section 4955.16 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 § 4955.16?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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