Ohio § 5555.47
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5555.47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5555.47.
If any lands to be assessed are subject to a life estate, the assessment made therein
shall, upon application of the life tenant to the board of county commissioners, be
apportioned between the owner of the life estate and the owner of the fee in proportion
to the value of their respective estates. Upon the filing of the application, the board shall fix a date for hearing it and
cause notice of such hearing to be served on the owner of the fee in the manner provided
by section 5555.09 of the Revised Code . Either party to such apportionment may appeal to the probate court from the decision
of the board relating to the apportionment of such assessment by giving the notice
provided for in section 5563.02 of the Revised Code and by filing the bond provided for in such section. Thereafter, such proceedings shall be had upon such appeal as are provided in sections 5563.01 to 5563.17, inclusive, of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5555.47
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5555.47 cover?
Section 5555.47 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.
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