Real estate held by or in trust for a religious society or congregation, as a place of worship or otherwise, is liable for and by civil action may be subjected to the payment of a judgment recovered against the trustees or a committee of such society or congregation, in their individual capacity or otherwise, for labor performed, materials furnished, or damages sustained, under any contract with them for the erection of a church edifice or other building or improvement made on such real estate.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 1715.13

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.