Ohio § 511.13
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 511.13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 511.13.
No member of the board of township trustees or any officer or employee thereof shall
be interested in any contract entered into by such board. No such person shall be individually liable to any contractor upon any contract
made under sections 511.08 to 511.17, inclusive, of the Revised Code , nor shall he be liable to any person on any claims occasioned by any act or default
of a contractor or anyone employed by him. This section does not apply where such person is a shareholder of a corporation, but
not an officer or director thereof, and owns not more than five per cent of the stock
of such corporation, the value of which does not exceed five hundred dollars. If a stockholder desires to avail himself of the exception provided in this section,
he shall, before entering upon such contract, first file with the clerk of the board
of county commissioners, an affidavit, stating his exact status and connection with
the corporation.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 511.13
What does Ohio Revised Code § 511.13 cover?
Section 511.13 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 § 511.13?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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