Ohio Code § 2323.33

Ohio Code § 2323.33. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2323.33.

(A) If security for costs is not given in a case mentioned in sections 2323.30 to 2323.32 of the Revised Code , at any time before the commencement of the trial, on motion of the defendant, and

notice to the plaintiff, the court shall dismiss the action, unless in a reasonable

time, which it may allow, security is given. (B) This section does not apply if a party makes an application under section 2323.30 or 2323.31 of the Revised Code to qualify as an indigent litigant as set forth in section 2323.311 of the Revised Code .

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2323.33
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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