Ohio § 5721.371
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5721.371, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5721.371.
(A) Private attorney's fees payable with respect to an action under sections 5721.30 to 5721.46 of the Revised Code are subject to the following conditions: (1) The fees must be reasonable. (2) Fees exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars shall be paid only if authorized
by a court order. (B)(1) Fees less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars shall be presumed to
be reasonable. (2) If the private attorney's fees payable are fixed and not determined on an hourly
basis, the court shall not consider or require evidence of hours expended or hourly
rates. (3) The terms of a sale negotiated under section 5721.33 of the Revised Code may include the amount to be paid in private attorney's fees, subject to division
(A)(2) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5721.371
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5721.371 cover?
Section 5721.371 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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