Ohio § 727.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 727.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 727.20.
When claims for damages are filed in accordance with section 727.18 of the Revised Code and the legislative authority of the municipal corporation determines, in the ordinance
adopted under section 727.23 of the Revised Code , that the damages shall be assessed after the completion of the improvement, the
municipal corporation shall, within ten days after the completion of such improvement,
make written application to the court of common pleas, or a judge thereof in vacation,
or to the probate court of the county in which the municipal corporation or the larger
area thereof is situated, to summon a jury in the manner provided by section 163.10 of the Revised Code , to assess the amount of damages in each particular case. Such court shall fix the time and place of inquiry and the assessment of damages,
which inquiry and assessment shall be confined to such claims.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 727.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 727.20 cover?
Section 727.20 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 § 727.20?
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