# Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.08: Continuance and bond

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T19_C1923_S1923.08

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.08
- **Heading:** Continuance and bond
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1923 / § 1923.08

## Text

March 17, 1987 House Bill 158 - 116th General Assembly No continuance in an action under this chapter shall be granted for a period longer than eight days, unless the plaintiff applies for the continuance and the defendant consents to it, or unless the defendant applies for the continuance and gives a bond to the plaintiff, with good and sufficient surety, that is approved by the court and conditioned for the payment of rent that may accrue, if judgment is rendered against the defendant.

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