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OH SB36
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2009
Primary Sponsor
Eric Kearney
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AI Summary
- Request that the Ohio Supreme Court amend Rule 68 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure to govern offers of judgment in civil cases
- Allow a defending party to serve an offer of judgment more than ten days before trial, with acceptance requiring written notice within ten days and resulting in automatic judgment entry by the clerk
- Provide that unaccepted offers are withdrawn and inadmissible except in proceedings to determine costs, and require the offeree to pay costs incurred after an unaccepted offer if the final judgment is not more favorable than the offer
- Permit offers of judgment after liability is determined but before the extent of liability is established, with service required at least ten days before a hearing on the extent of liability
- Request that the Supreme Court consider extending Rule 68 to allow plaintiffs making settlement demands more than ten days before trial to recover costs from defendants if the verdict is as favorable or more favorable than the demand
Legislative Description
To request the Supreme Court to amend Rule 68 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure regarding offers of judgment.
Civil actions-offers of judgment
Last Action
Committee Report - S
6/25/2009
Full Bill Text
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