Ohio Const. art. II, § 28
- Constitution
- Constitution of Ohio
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The general assembly shall have no power to pass retroactive laws, or laws impairing the obligation of contracts; but may, by general laws, authorize courts to carry into effect, upon such terms as shall be just and equitable, the manifest intention of parties, and officers, by curing omissions, defects, and errors, in instruments and proceedings, arising out of their want of conformity with the laws of this state. Effective: September 1, 1851
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