Ohio Code 5801.08 – Methods of notice – waiver
(A) Notice to a person or the sending of a document to a person under Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code shall be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person’s last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed electronic message.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 5801.08
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(B) Notice otherwise required or a document otherwise required to be sent under Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code is not required to be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.
(C) The person to be notified or sent a document may waive notice or the sending of a document under Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code.
(D) Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure.