Ohio § 5815.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5815.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5815.02.
As used in sections 5815.02 and 5815.03 of the Revised Code : (A) “ Fiduciary ” includes a trustee under any trust, expressed, implied, resulting, or constructive;
an executor, administrator, public administrator, guardian, committee, conservator,
curator, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, assignee for the benefit of creditors, partner,
agent, officer of a public or private corporation, or public officer; or any other
person acting in a fiduciary capacity for any person, trust, or estate. (B) “ Good faith ” includes an act done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not. (C) “ Issuer ” includes domestic corporations, companies, associations, and trusts; foreign corporations,
companies, associations, and trusts, to the extent that securities issued by them
are held of record by persons in this state or are held on deposit in this state,
and to the extent that such foreign corporation, company, association, or trust is
a holder of record of, or otherwise interested in, securities of domestic corporations,
companies, associations, or trusts; and also the transfer agents and registrars of
the issuer and the depositories for its securities. (D) “ Person ” includes a corporation, partnership, association, or two or more persons having
a joint or common interest. (E) “ Securities ” includes the items in the following enumeration, which, however, is not exclusive: (1) Shares, share certificates, and other certificates and evidences of ownership or
participation in property, assets, or trust estate; bonds, notes, debentures, certificates,
or evidences of indebtedness, certificates of interest or participation, collateral
trust certificates, equipment-trust certificates, preorganization or subscription
certificates or receipts, and voting-trust certificates; passbooks or certificates
of deposit of money, securities, or other property; scrip certificates, fractional
interests certificates, and, in general, interests or instruments commonly known as
securities, and certificates of interest or participation in, temporary or interim
certificates or receipts for, or warrants or rights to subscribe to, purchase, or
receive, any of the foregoing, whether such securities were issued by the issuer in
its corporate capacity, in its individual capacity, or in a fiduciary capacity; (2) Securities that were issued originally by other corporations, companies, associations,
or trusts, but have become the securities of the present issuer, individually or as
a fiduciary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5815.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5815.02 cover?
Section 5815.02 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 § 5815.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5815.02" (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 § 5815.02 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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