Ohio § 2307.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2307.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2307.23.
(A) In determining the percentage of tortious conduct attributable to a party in a tort
action under section 2307.22 or sections 2315.32 to 2315.36 of the Revised Code , 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 all of the following: (1) The percentage of tortious conduct that proximately caused the injury or loss to
person or property or the wrongful death that is attributable to the plaintiff and
to each party to the tort action from whom the plaintiff seeks recovery in this action; (2) The percentage of tortious conduct that proximately caused the injury or loss to
person or property or the wrongful death that is attributable to each person from
whom the plaintiff does not seek recovery in this action. (B) The sum of the percentages of tortious conduct as determined pursuant to division
(A) of this section shall equal one hundred per cent. (C) For purposes of division (A)(2) of this section, it is an affirmative defense for
each party to the tort action from whom the plaintiff seeks recovery in this action
that a specific percentage of the tortious conduct that proximately caused the injury
or loss to person or property or the wrongful death is attributable to one or more
persons from whom the plaintiff does not seek recovery in this action. Any party to the tort action from whom the plaintiff seeks recovery in this action
may raise an affirmative defense under this division at any time before the trial
of the action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2307.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2307.23 cover?
Section 2307.23 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 § 2307.23?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2307.23" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2307.23 apply to my situation?
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