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.

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.

The development of the Utica shale has led to the construction of numerous pipelines for the transportation of natural gas and other hydrocarbons in recent years, causing Ohio courts to address issues related to companies’ right to take private property.

The terms "appropriation," "condemnation," and "eminent domain" all mean the same thing - the government is taking private property.