Ohio § 5591.26
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5591.26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5591.26.
If a bridge, any state or county road, or any public building, the property of or
under the control or supervision of a county, is injured or destroyed, or when any
state or county road or public highway has been injured or impaired by placing or
continuing therein, without authority, any obstruction, or by the changing of the
line, filling up or digging out of the bed thereof, or in any manner rendering it
less convenient or useful than it had been previously, by a person or corporation,
such person or corporation shall be subject to an action for damages. The board of county commissioners of the proper county may sue for and recover of
such person or corporation the damages which have accrued by reason thereof, or such
as are necessary to remove the obstruction or repair the injury. If the board fails or refuses to bring such action for ten days after being petitioned
to do so by at least ten owners of property adjoining such county road or living within
one mile of such bridge or public building, any one or more of such owners of property
may bring suit, in the name of the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the
property is situated, and recover the damages which have accrued, or which are necessary
to remove the obstruction or repair the injury. The money so recovered shall be paid into the treasury of the proper county and appropriated
by the board thereof in repairing such bridge, building, or road, or removing such
obstruction, or to reimburse the county for such expenditures. In case of a recovery, the court may make such order as is deemed necessary to repair
the injury or remove the obstruction complained of. The statute of limitations shall not operate in favor of a person or corporation
committing any act, injury, or obstruction concerning any such road or public highway.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5591.26
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5591.26 cover?
Section 5591.26 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 § 5591.26?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5591.26" (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 § 5591.26 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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