Ohio § 5303.32

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5303.32, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5303.32.

When real estate, except burial grounds or cemeteries, has been donated, bequeathed,

or otherwise entrusted to, or purchased by any person or trustee, for public religious

use, but not to or for the use of a specific or particular religious society or denomination,

or when it has been donated, bequeathed, or entrusted to, or purchased by a particular

religious society or denomination, and abandoned for such use, the court of common

pleas of the county in which it is located, on good cause shown, upon the petition

of a citizen of the vicinity, may make an order for the sale of such property, whether

or not it has been built upon or otherwise improved, and make such order as to costs

and the disposition of the proceeds of the sale to such religious or other public

use as is just and equitable.  The purchaser shall be invested with as full and complete a title thereto as the

character of the original grant for such religious use permits.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5303.32

What does Ohio Revised Code § 5303.32 cover?

Section 5303.32 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 § 5303.32?

A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5303.32" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

How does Ohio § 5303.32 apply to my situation?

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