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.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 23 | Courts-Common Pleas
Chapter 2319 | Affidavits; Depositions
Section 2319.01 | Methods of Taking Testimony.
Section 2319.02 | Affidavit, Deposition, Oral Testimony Defined.
Section 2319.03 | Use of Affidavit.
Section 2319.04 | Before Whom Affidavit May Be Made.
Section 2319.08 | Deposition in Foreign Suit.
Section 2319.09 | Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
Section 2319.11 | Officers Authorized to Take Depositions for Use Outside of State.