Rule 102. Purpose and Construction

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Purpose and Construction.

The purpose of these rules is to provide procedures for the adjudication of causes to the end that

the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined. The principles of the common

law of Ohio shall supplement the provisions of these rules, and the rules shall be construed to state

the principles of the common law of Ohio unless the rule clearly indicates that a change is intended.

These rules shall not supersede substantive statutory provisions.

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