Ohio Code § 707.26
Ohio Code § 707.26. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 707.26.
The court of common pleas may order a change in the name of a municipal corporation
as provided by section 707.25 of the Revised Code , upon being satisfied, by proof, of the following: (A) The prayer of the petitioners is just and reasonable. (B) Notice, as required by such section, has been given. (C) At least three-fourths of the inhabitants of such municipal corporation desire the
change. (D) There is no other municipal corporation in this state having the name prayed for. The clerk of the court of common pleas shall thereupon tax the petitioners with the
costs, and record the proceedings in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Such change shall not alter or affect any right, liability, action, or right of
action, civil or criminal.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 707.26
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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