When two or more persons who own an interest in land become bound in writing for the sale and conveyance thereof, and one dies before the land is conveyed, the survivors, by petition against the purchaser, and the heirs or devisees of such deceased party, may be authorized to complete such contract.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 5303.18

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures; this provision does not affect any law relating to signatures. See Ohio Code 1.59