Ohio § 2307.221
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2307.221, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2307.221.
(A) As used in this section, “tort action” has the same meaning as in section 2307.60 of the Revised Code . (B) No person is liable in a tort action for injury, death, or loss to person or property
allegedly caused by the person's act of self-defense or defense of another when performed
during the commission, or imminent commission, of an offense of violence to protect
the members or guests, including the person's self, of a nonprofit corporation against
the commission, or imminent commission, of that offense of violence, unless the person's
act constitutes willful or wanton misconduct. (C) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any right to bring a civil action
under section 2307.60 of the Revised Code or any other section of the Revised Code. (D) This section does not affect, and shall not be construed as affecting, any immunity
from civil liability or defense established by another section of the Revised Code
or available at common law, to which the person may be entitled under circumstances
not covered by this section. (E) Subject to division (B) of this section, there is a presumption that a person who
approaches or enters a nonprofit corporation's premises or event with intent to commit
an offense of violence is liable for any injury, death, or loss to person or property
resulting from an act of self-defense or defense of another against that person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2307.221
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2307.221 cover?
Section 2307.221 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 § 2307.221?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2307.221 apply to my situation?
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