Section 2319.01 | Methods of Taking Testimony.
Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 – 100th General Assembly The testimony of witnesses may be taken: (A) By affidavit; (B) By deposition; (C) By oral examination.
Section 2319.02 | Affidavit, Deposition, Oral Testimony Defined.
Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 – 100th General Assembly An affidavit is a written declaration under oath, made without notice to the adverse party. A deposition is a written declaration under oath, made upon notice to the adverse party. Oral testimony is that delivered from the lips of the witness.
Section 2319.03 | Use of Affidavit.
Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 – 100th General Assembly An affidavit may be used to verify a pleading, to prove the service of the summons, notice, or other process in an action; or to obtain a provisional remedy, an examination of a witness, a stay of proceedings, or upon a motion, […]
Section 2319.04 | Before Whom Affidavit May Be Made.
Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 – 100th General Assembly An affidavit may be made in or out of this state before any person authorized to take depositions, and unless it is a verification of a pleading it must be authenticated in the same way as a deposition. Such affidavit may be […]
Section 2319.08 | Deposition in Foreign Suit.
Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 – 100th General Assembly Depositions may be taken when the testimony is required in an action, cause, or matter pending before any court or authority outside this state.
Section 2319.09 | Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 171 – 131st General Assembly (A) This section may be cited as the “Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.” (B) As used in this section: (1) “Foreign jurisdiction” means a state other than Ohio. (2) “Foreign subpoena” means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of […]
Section 2319.11 | Officers Authorized to Take Depositions for Use Outside of State.
Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 – 100th General Assembly Depositions taken in and to be used in this state must be taken by an officer or person whose authority is derived within the state; but, if for use elsewhere, they may be taken before a commissioner or officer who derives his […]
Section 2319.27 | Fees for Taking Depositions – Lien.
Effective: September 10, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 487 – 129th General Assembly Except as section 147.08 of the Revised Code governs the fees chargeable by a notary public for services rendered in connection with depositions, the fees and expenses chargeable for the taking and certifying of a deposition by a person who is authorized […]