Ohio Rev. Code § 1923 § 1923.10
Trial by jury.
Operative Text
If a jury is demanded by either party in an action under this chapter, until the impaneling of the jury, the proceedings shall be in all respects as in other cases. The jury shall be sworn to try and determine whether the complaint, naming the plaintiff, about to be presented to them, is true according to the evidence. If the jury finds that the complaint is true, it shall render a general verdict against the defendant. If the jury finds that the complaint is not true, it shall render a general verdict in favor of the defendant. If the jury finds that the complaint is true in part, it shall render a verdict setting forth the facts that it finds are true.
Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.10 establishes the right to a jury trial in eviction (forcible entry and detainer) proceedings brought under Chapter 1923. When either the landlord or the tenant demands a jury, the case proceeds through standard pre-trial steps until the jury is seated. The jury is then sworn specifically to decide whether the complaint is true based on the evidence, and it must return a general verdict for or against the defendant—or, if the complaint is only partially proven, a verdict identifying which facts were found to be true.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.10, either party in a Chapter 1923 eviction action has the right to demand a jury trial, so property owners and managers should be prepared for that possibility when filing a complaint. Compliant operators typically ensure their complaints are factually precise and well-supported by documentation, since the jury's sole task is to determine whether the complaint is true according to the evidence. Because a partial verdict is also possible—where the jury finds only some allegations true—operators generally take care that each factual claim in the complaint is independently supported.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.10 gives tenants the same right as landlords to demand a jury trial in an eviction case filed under Chapter 1923. If a jury is requested, the jury will be sworn to evaluate whether the landlord's complaint is true based on the evidence presented, and a tenant may contest any or all of the allegations. Tenants who believe the complaint contains inaccuracies or only partial truths may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the jury verdict process under § 1923.10 could apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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