Ohio Code § 2107.72

Ohio Code § 2107.72. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2107.72.

(A) The Rules of Civil Procedure govern all aspects of a will contest action, except

as otherwise provided in sections 2107.71 to 2107.77 of the Revised Code . (B)(1) Each party to a will contest action has the right to a jury trial of the action.  To assert the right, a party shall demand a jury trial in the manner prescribed

in the Rules of Civil Procedure.  Subject to division (B)(2) of this section, if a party demands a jury trial in that

manner, the action shall be tried to a jury. (2) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Civil Rule 38 , a demand of a jury trial in a will contest action may be withdrawn, if either of

the following applies: (a) All parties to the action who are not in default of answer, consent to the withdrawal

of the demand prior to the commencement of the trial; (b) All parties to the action who are not in default of answer and who are present at

the time of the commencement of the trial, consent to the withdrawal of the demand.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2107.72
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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