# Ohio Rev. Code § 5801.05: Application of common law and equity principles

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 5801.05
- **Heading:** Application of common law and equity principles
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 58 / Chapter 5801 / § 5801.05

## Text

January 1, 2007 House Bill 416 - 126th General Assembly The common law of trusts and principles of equity continue to apply in this state, except to the extent modified by Chapters 5801. to 5811. or another section of the Revised Code.

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