Ohio Rev. Code § 523.05
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§ 523.05. Succession of interests
Official statutory text
September 29, 2011 House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly (A) A new township created under this chapter shall succeed to the following interests of each township merged: (1) All money, taxes, and special assessments, whether in the township treasury or in the process of collection; (2) All property and interests in property, whether real or personal; (3) All rights and interests in contracts, or in securities, bonds, notes, or other instruments; (4) All accounts receivable and rights of action; (5) All other matters not included in this section that are not addressed in the merger agreement. (B) A new township created under this chapter is legally obligated for all outstanding franchises, contracts, debts, and other legally binding obligations for each township merged into the new township. A new township created under this chapter is legally responsible for maintaining, defending, or otherwise resolving any and all legal claims or actions of each township merged into the new township.
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