Persons entering upon land as provided in section 159.11 of the Revised Code, may tender damages to the injured parties for such entry, and if, in the case of an application to the probate court, the damages finally assessed do not exceed the amount tendered, the person so entering shall recover costs, otherwise the prevailing party shall recover costs.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 159.13

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Probate: Proving a will