§ 1923.07. Proceedings if defendant fails to appear

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Ohio Revised Code › Title 19 › Chapter 1923 › § 1923.07

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March 17, 1987 House Bill 158 - 116th General Assembly If the defendant does not appear in action under this chapter and the summons was properly served, the court shall try the cause as though the defendant were present.

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