Ohio Code § 4963.38

Ohio Code § 4963.38. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4963.38.

In no case shall it be considered as negligence on the part of the owner or occupant

of property injured by fire as provided by section 4963.37 of the Revised Code , that he used or permitted it to be used and remain as if no railroad passed through

or near such property.  This section does not apply in cases of injury by fire to personalty which at the

time was on the property occupied by such railroad.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4963.38
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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