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Ohio Const. art. II, § 28

Retroactive laws

activein force · 1851-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

The general assembly shall have no power to pass retroactive laws, or laws impairing the obligation of contracts; but may, by general laws, authorize courts to carry into effect, upon such terms as shall be just and equitable, the manifest intention of parties, and officers, by curing omissions, defects, and errors, in instruments and proceedings, arising out of their want of conformity with the laws of this state.

History

Effective: September 1, 1851

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Source
codes.ohio.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-26
Edition
2026-09-26
Content hash
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