Ohio Code § 2117.08

Ohio Code § 2117.08. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2117.08.

When a claim is presented against the estate of a deceased person, the executor or

administrator may require satisfactory written proof in support of it and also the

affidavit of the claimant that the claim is justly due, that no payments have been

made on the claim, and that there are no counterclaims against it to the claimant's

knowledge.  The affidavit shall set forth any security held for the payment of the claim and,

if the claim is not due, the date of maturity.  If the claim arises out of tort, or if preference in payment is claimed, the facts

in connection with the alleged tort or showing the right to that preference shall

be briefly set forth.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2117.08
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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