Ohio § 4961.151
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4961.151, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4961.151.
When any deed executed prior to October 2, 1953 or recorded after such date purporting
to transfer title to real estate has been executed by an officer or officers other
than the president of such railroad company, as provided by section 4961.15 of the Revised Code , such deed and the recordation thereof shall be deemed to have been properly executed
as of October 2, 1953 and shall be valid in all respects. Any person claiming title adverse thereto, has the right within two years after
October 2, 1953, or in the case of deeds recorded for more than twenty years prior
to October 2, 1953, then within one year after such date, to institute proceedings
to contest the validity of such deeds. Nothing contained in this section shall affect any suit or action pending on October
2, 1953 or which may have been adjudicated prior to such date in any court of this
state, in which the validity of the making, execution, or acknowledgement of any such
deed has been or may be challenged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4961.151
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4961.151 cover?
Section 4961.151 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 § 4961.151?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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