Ohio § 5553.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5553.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5553.09.
If the board of county commissioners is of the opinion that the proposed improvement
is of sufficient importance to the public to cause the compensation and damages on
account thereof to be paid to the persons entitled thereto out of the county treasury,
it may so order. If the board is of the opinion that such improvement is not of sufficient importance
to cause the compensation and damages to be paid from the treasury, it may determine
to proceed with the improvement only upon the condition that the compensation and
damages, or such part thereof as it deems reasonable and just, be paid by the landowners
of lands within the vicinity who will be benefited by the improvement, and the balance
shall be paid out of the treasury. In such event the board shall include in its order a schedule setting forth the
names of such landowners, a pertinent description of such lands, and a statement of
the amount of compensation and damages to be paid by the owner of each parcel of such
lands. When a portion of the compensation and damages is ordered to be paid by the landowners
who will be benefited by the improvement, the board may abandon the improvement on
the failure of such benefited landowners to pay the compensation and damages adjudged
against them by the time fixed therefor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5553.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5553.09 cover?
Section 5553.09 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 § 5553.09?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5553.09" (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 § 5553.09 apply to my situation?
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