When the grant of a right of way or easement is not in the form of a lawfully executed deed or lease, the county recorder of the county where the land is situated, upon the request of the company owning the right of way or easement, shall record such grant in the official records and index it. Such record, or a copy thereof certified by the county recorder, shall be received in evidence in all courts and places in the same manner and to the same effect as the original. The correctness of such record or copy may be impeached by any interested party by competent proof. The county recorder is entitled to the usual fee for recording such grants and certifying copies thereof.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4961.39

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC