Ohio § 4957.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4957.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4957.21.
The laws relating to the manner of service of the notices, the filing of claims for
damages, and the effect of failure to file the claims, shall apply to the notice provided
in section 4957.20 of the Revised Code and to all claims for damages by reason of the proposed improvement. After the expiration of the time for the filing of the claims, the legislative authority
of the municipal corporation, when claims have been filed within the time limited,
shall determine by ordinance or resolution whether the claims are to be judicially
inquired into before commencing or after the completion of the proposed improvement. Thereupon, the mayor, or village solicitor, or city director of law of the municipal
corporation shall make application for a jury in the manner provided by law to the
court of common pleas or probate court of the county in which the municipal corporation,
or the larger part of it, is situated, either before commencing or after the completion
of the improvement, as the legislative authority determines. All proceedings upon the application shall be governed by the laws relating to the
application provided for in other cases of city improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4957.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4957.21 cover?
Section 4957.21 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 § 4957.21?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4957.21 apply to my situation?
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