§ 4971.01 Proceedings for reorganization
§ 4971.02 Meeting of creditors – proceedings
§ 4971.03 Certificate to be filed
§ 4971.04 Powers of new company
§ 4971.05 Property of new company
§ 4971.06 Issue of stock or securities
§ 4971.07 Lien of mortgages
§ 4971.08 Lien for labor performed
§ 4971.09 Enforcement of lien
§ 4971.10 Court to retain amount of lien
§ 4971.11 Action to satisfy judgment
§ 4971.12 Provisions applicable to certain other companies
§ 4971.13 Mortgaged property may be sold without appraisement
§ 4971.14 Creditors may agree on capitalization – notice
§ 4971.15 Stocks or bonds held in a fiduciary capacity
§ 4971.16 Rights of creditors who do not sign agreement
§ 4971.17 Court to make order as to costs
§ 4971.18 Agreement may be with each interest
§ 4971.19 When railroad used by two companies

Terms Used In Ohio Code > Chapter 4971 - Reorganization of Railroads

  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.