If the defendant does not appear in action under this chapter and the summons was properly served, the court shall try the cause as though the defendant were present.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 1923.07

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.