Ohio Code § 4961.39

Ohio Code § 4961.39. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4961.39.

When the grant of a right of way or easement is not in the form of a lawfully executed

deed or lease, the county recorder of the county where the land is situated, upon

the request of the company owning the right of way or easement, shall record such

grant in the official records and index it.  Such record, or a copy thereof certified by the county recorder, shall be received

in evidence in all courts and places in the same manner and to the same effect as

the original.  The correctness of such record or copy may be impeached by any interested party

by competent proof.  The county recorder is entitled to the usual fee for recording such grants and certifying

copies thereof.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4961.39
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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