Ohio § 5555.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5555.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5555.05.
In determining whether the required number of persons necessary to give the board
of county commissioners jurisdiction of the improvement have signed the petition described
in section 5555.03 of the Revised Code asking for such improvement, the following persons shall not be counted either for
or against the improvement: (A) Resident landowners whose only real estate within the legal assessment distance of
the improvement is located in a municipal corporation shall not be counted. (B) Owners of life and leasehold estates shall not be counted. (C) Minors and other persons under legal disability shall not be counted unless represented
by legal guardians, in which case the action of such guardian shall be binding upon
such persons. (D) All tenants in common of any undivided estate, resident within the county, shall
be counted as a unit, and if all are not united, either for or against the improvement,
none of such tenants in common shall be counted in determining whether the requisite
number of persons have signed such petition. No person signing a petition shall be permitted to withdraw therefrom unless the board
finds there was fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining his signature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5555.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5555.05 cover?
Section 5555.05 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 § 5555.05?
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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 § 5555.05 apply to my situation?
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