Ohio Code § 523.05
Ohio Code § 523.05. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 523.05.
(A) A new township created under this chapter shall succeed to the following interests
of each township merged: (1) All money, taxes, and special assessments, whether in the township treasury or in
the process of collection; (2) All property and interests in property, whether real or personal; (3) All rights and interests in contracts, or in securities, bonds, notes, or other instruments; (4) All accounts receivable and rights of action; (5) All other matters not included in this section that are not addressed in the merger
agreement. (B) A new township created under this chapter is legally obligated for all outstanding
franchises, contracts, debts, and other legally binding obligations for each township
merged into the new township. A new township created under this chapter is legally responsible for maintaining,
defending, or otherwise resolving any and all legal claims or actions of each township
merged into the new township.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 523.05
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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