Ohio § 2315.33

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2315.33, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2315.33.

The contributory fault of a person does not bar the person as plaintiff from recovering

damages that have directly and proximately resulted from the tortious conduct of one

or more other persons, if the contributory fault of the plaintiff was not greater

than the combined tortious conduct of all other persons from whom the plaintiff seeks

recovery in this action and of all other persons from whom the plaintiff does not

seek recovery in this action.  The court shall diminish any compensatory damages recoverable by the plaintiff by

an amount that is proportionately equal to the percentage of tortious conduct of the

plaintiff as determined pursuant to section 2315.34 of the Revised Code .

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2315.33

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2315.33 cover?

Section 2315.33 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 § 2315.33?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 2315.33 apply to my situation?

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