No officer of a corporation shall refuse or neglect to deliver over money, or other things, pursuant to a demand made by the trustees as provided in section 2733.27 of the Revised Code. Any officer violating this section is guilty of contempt of court. Such officer is also liable to the trustees for the value of all money, or other things, so refused or neglected to be surrendered, together with the damages sustained by the stockholders and creditors of the corporation in consequence of such neglect or refusal.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2733.29

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.