In the interpretation of Title VII of the Revised Code, unless the context shows that another meaning was intended:

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 701.01

  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • 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.

(A) “Person” includes a private corporation.

(B) “Writing” includes printing.

(C) “Oath” includes affirmation.

(D) “Property” includes real, personal, and mixed estates and interests.

(E) “Land” and “real estate” include rights and easements of an incorporeal nature.

(F) “Plan of sewerage,” “system of sewerage,” “sewer,” and “sewers” include sewers, sewage disposal works and treatment plants, and sewage pumping stations, together with facilities and appurtenances necessary and proper therefor.

This enumeration does not require a strict construction of any other words in such title.