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Ohio Rev. Code § 1925.12 (2026)

Dismissal for want of prosecution

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Effective:
November 21, 1967
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 475 - 107th General Assembly
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If the plaintiff does not appear at the time set for trial, the court may dismiss the claim for want of prosecution, or enter a finding on the merits for the defendant, or make such other disposition as may be proper. The judgment of the small claims division shall be recorded in the same manner and shall have the same force and effect as any other judgment of the court.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2016–2024 · leading case: Smith v. Platinum Prop. Mgt., 2024 Ohio 5687 (Ohio Ct. App. 2024).
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Smith v. Platinum Prop. Mgt., 2024 Ohio 5687 (Ohio Ct. App. 2024). “58(A) (prescribing method for entering judgment); R.C. 1925.12 (“The judgment of the small claims division shall be recorded in the same manner and shall have the same force and effect as any other judgment of the court.”
Jeffers v. Bumgardner, 2016 Ohio 4655 (Ohio Ct. App. 2016). “In response to that question, Appellee moved for the trial court to dismiss the case with prejudice pursuant to R.C. 1925.12 for failure to prosecute. 3/4/15 Tr.”
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