What does this notice mean for someone claiming an easement?

It means the Ungers are asking the court to end the easement; you must respond within 28 days after the final publication to defend your claim.

When is the deadline to respond?

The deadline is 28 days after the last publication date (last published May 16, 2026).

What happens if I do nothing?

A default judgment may be entered against you, which could terminate your claimed easement.

Court Notice — Ironton (26OC000231)

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Quiet title

Affects:Property BuyersDefendantsGeneral Public

Property owners Joseph and Leslie Unger filed a lawsuit to remove an alleged easement on Lawrence County Parcel No. 23-005-1700.022, asking the court to declare the easement terminated. Unknown parties claiming any interest must respond or risk a default judgment.

Key Takeaways

Complaint filed to quiet title and terminate an alleged easement
Affected parcel: Lawrence County Parcel No. 23-005-1700.022
Respond within 28 days after the last publication
Published six consecutive weeks in the Ironton Tribune

Deadline · Response Deadline

June 13, 2814

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Published

May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Confirm final publication date
Note the last publication was May 16, 2026; calculate 28 days from that date for your response deadline.
2
File a written response
Prepare and file an answer or other responsive pleading in Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas before the 28-day deadline.
3
Consult a real estate attorney
Contact an attorney experienced in easements and quiet title actions immediately to protect your interests.

Frequently asked questions

What does this notice mean for someone claiming an easement?: It means the Ungers are asking the court to end the easement; you must respond within 28 days after the final publication to defend your claim.
When is the deadline to respond?: The deadline is 28 days after the last publication date (last published May 16, 2026).
What happens if I do nothing?: A default judgment may be entered against you, which could terminate your claimed easement.

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Legal terms in this notice

quiet title: A court action to establish clear ownership and remove competing claims to a property.
easement: A legal right for someone to use another's land for a specific purpose, like access.
merger: When two property interests combine under one owner, potentially ending an easement.
notice by publication: A method of notifying unknown parties by publishing the notice in a newspaper.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO
JOSEPH UNGER and LESLIE UNGER, Plaintiffs v. UNKNOWN AND KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN A PURPORTED EASEMENT ACROSS PARCEL NO. 23-005-1700.022, Defendants
CASE NO.: 26OC000231
JUDGE: ANDY BALLARD
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

To all persons claiming any interest in an alleged easement affecting Lawrence County Parcel No. 23-005-1700.022:

Plaintiffs have filed a Complaint to quiet title and declare any such easement terminated by merger and no longer valid.

You are required to respond within 28 days after the last publication or judgment may be entered against you.

Filed in the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas.

Publish once weekly for six consecutive weeks.

JOSEPH UNGER
LESLIE UNGER

Ironton Tribune: Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 2026
26OC000231