In the proceedings provided by section 323.25 of the Revised Code the county treasurer may join in one action any number of lots or lands, but the decree shall be rendered severally or separately, and any proceedings may be severed, in the discretion of the court, for the purpose of trial or appeals, where an appeal is allowed, and the court shall make such order for the payment of costs as is equitable and proper.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 323.27

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

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