Ohio § 517.28
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 517.28, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 517.28.
Where a cemetery is located outside a municipal corporation, and not further therefrom
than one mile, and the title to and possession thereof is in such municipal corporation,
or such cemetery is under the control of any of the authorities of a municipal corporation,
and such municipal corporation has failed to protect or keep the cemetery enclosed
with fences for two years, any five freeholders whose property is in the vicinity
of such cemetery may apply, by petition, to the probate court of such county, stating
in their petition that the municipal corporation has failed to protect such cemetery,
and asking for its abandonment or removal. In such action the municipal corporation shall be made defendant and served with
summons as in other actions. If it appears to the court upon final hearing, to be to the public interest to have
such cemetery abandoned and removed, it shall so order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 517.28
What does Ohio Revised Code § 517.28 cover?
Section 517.28 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 § 517.28?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 517.28" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 517.28 apply to my situation?
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