When a movant obtains possession of property pursuant to this chapter, but fails to prosecute the action to final judgment, on application of the respondent, the court may order the return of the property and shall assess the damages caused the respondent by deprivation of the possession of the property, the amount of which, with costs of the action, shall be awarded to the respondent by judgment of the court.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2737.15

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Movant: means a party to an action who has filed a motion for an order of possession of specific personal property pursuant to section 2737. See Ohio Code 2737.01
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Respondent: means the party against whom a motion for an order of possession of specific personal property pursuant to section 2737. See Ohio Code 2737.01

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