Ohio § 2305.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2305.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2305.03.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section and unless a different limitation
is prescribed by statute, a civil action may be commenced only within the period prescribed
in sections 2305.04 to 2305.22 of the Revised Code . If interposed by proper plea by a party to an action mentioned in any of those sections,
lapse of time shall be a bar to the action. (B) No tort action, as defined in section 2305.236 of the Revised Code , that is based upon a cause of action that accrued in any other state, territory,
district, or foreign jurisdiction may be commenced and maintained in this state if
the period of limitation that applies to that action under the laws of that other
state, territory, district, or foreign jurisdiction has expired or the period of limitation
that applies to that action under the laws of this state has expired. (C) No action upon a specialty or an agreement, contract, or promise in writing, other
than an action described in division (C) of section 2305.07 of the Revised Code , that seeks post-default interest at a rate governed by or provided in the substantive
laws of any other state, territory, district, or foreign jurisdiction, and in excess
of the rate of interest provided by section 5703.47 of the Revised Code , may be commenced and maintained in this state if the period of limitation that applies
to that action under the laws of that other state, territory, district, or foreign
jurisdiction has expired or the period of limitation that applies to that action under
the laws of this state has expired. (D) No action described in division (C) of section 2305.07 of the Revised Code that seeks post charge-off interest at a rate governed by or provided in the substantive
laws of any other state, territory, district, or foreign jurisdiction, and in excess
of the rate of interest provided by section 5703.47 of the Revised Code , may be commenced and maintained in this state if the period of limitation that applies
to that action under the laws of that other state, territory, district, or foreign
jurisdiction has expired or the period of limitation that applies to that action under
the laws of this state has expired.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2305.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2305.03 cover?
Section 2305.03 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2305.03?
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