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What is the Procedure for Inverse Condemnation in Ohio?
When the government or a public utility takes private property without filing an appropriation action, the affected landowners must take action to protect their rights.
Can a Condemning Authority Abandon Appropriation Proceedings?
The condemning authority may abandon appropriation proceedings any time after the commencement of the proceedings until 90 days after “the final determination of the cause,” but only if it has not previously taken possession of the property.
Appropriation or Condemnation, It Means Eminent Domain
The terms "appropriation," "condemnation," and "eminent domain" all mean the same thing - the government is taking private property.