Rule 47 – Jurors

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(A) Brief introduction of case. To assist prospective jurors in understanding the general nature of the case, the court, in consultation with the parties, may give jurors a brief introduction to the case. The brief introduction may include a general description of the...

Rule 46 – Exceptions Unnecessary

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An exception at any stage or step of the case or matter is unnecessary to lay a foundation for review whenever a matter has been called to the attention of the court by objection, motion, or otherwise and the court has ruled thereon.Ohio. Civ.R. 46Effective:July 1,...

Rule 45 – Subpoena

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(A) Form; Issuance; Notice.(1) Every subpoena shall do all of the following: (a) state the name of the court from which it is issued, the title of the action, and the case number;(b) command each person to whom it is directed, at a time and place specified in the...

Rule 44 – Proof of Official Record

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(A) Authentication.(1) Domestic. An official record, or an entry therein, kept within a state or within the United States or within a territory or other jurisdiction of the United States, when admissible for any purpose, may be evidenced by an official publication...

Rule 43 – Taking Testimony

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(A) In open court. At trial or hearing, the witnesses’ testimony shall be taken in open court unless a statute, the Rules of Evidence, these rules, or other rules adopted by the Supreme Court provide otherwise. For good cause in compelling circumstances and with...