In construing and enforcing division (D) of section 5703.99 of the Revised Code, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any public utility, company, firm, person, partnership, corporation, or association acting within the scope of his employment shall be the act, omission, or failure of such public utility, company, firm, person, partnership, corporation, or association.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 5703.45

  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59