Ohio Code 4973.01 – Relief association prohibited
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No company created under and by virtue of the laws of this state or of any other state or country, having and operating a railroad in this state, shall establish, maintain, or assist in establishing or maintaining a relief association or society, the rules or bylaws of which require a person or employee becoming a member of such association or society to enter into an agreement or stipulation, directly or indirectly, whereby he stipulates or agrees to surrender or waive a right of damages against any railroad company for personal injuries or death, or to surrender or waive any right in case he asserts such claim for damages.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4973.01
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59