Ohio § 5723.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5723.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5723.17.
When the claimant of any lands sold for the nonpayment of taxes, assessments, penalties,
interest, and costs, or his heirs or assigns, recovers the land sold, by reason of
the invalidity of such sale, such claimant, or his heirs or assigns, shall refund
to the purchaser, or his heirs or assigns, the amount of the purchase price, with
all other taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and costs paid by such purchaser,
or his heirs or assigns to the time of such recovery. Such sum shall be paid to such purchaser entitled thereto, before he is evicted
by any claimant so recovering such land. This section does not prevent a purchaser from obtaining the value of any improvements
made upon said land under sections 5303.07 to 5303.17 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5723.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5723.17 cover?
Section 5723.17 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 § 5723.17?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5723.17" (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 § 5723.17 apply to my situation?
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