Ohio Code § 2315.34

Ohio Code § 2315.34. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2315.34.

If contributory fault is asserted and established as an affirmative defense to a tort

claim, the court in a nonjury action shall make findings of fact, and the jury in

a jury action shall return a general verdict accompanied by answers to interrogatories,

that shall specify the following: (A) The total amount of the compensatory damages that would have been recoverable on

that tort claim but for the tortious conduct of the plaintiff; (B) The portion of the compensatory damages specified under division (A) of this section

that represents economic loss; (C) The portion of the compensatory damages specified under division (A) of this section

that represents noneconomic loss; (D) The percentage of tortious conduct attributable to all persons as determined pursuant

to section 2307.23 of the Revised Code .

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2315.34
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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