Ohio Code § 5303.04
Ohio Code § 5303.04. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5303.04.
In an action for the recovery of real property, it is sufficient if in his answer
the defendant denies generally the title alleged in the petition, or that he withholds
the possession. If he denies the title only, possession by him shall be taken as admitted. When he does not defend for the whole premises, the answer shall describe the particular
part for which defense is made. The defendant also may set forth in his answer other grounds of defense and counterclaim,
as in any other form of action.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5303.04
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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