The attorney general in his official capacity may bring proceedings in any court of record to enforce a devise or bequest to which section 1719.06 of the Revised Code is applicable, to protect and carry out the purposes named in the will, without waiting for the organization of the corporation.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 1719.12

  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.