2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [21] XXI COURTS - PROBATE - JUVENILE
Chapter 2107: WILLS
2107.085 [Effective Until1/13/2012] Evidence and effect of declaration.

The finding of facts by a probate court in a proceeding brought under sections 2107.081 to 2107.085 of the Revised Code is not admissible as evidence in any proceeding other than one brought to determine the validity of a will.

The determination or judgment rendered in a proceeding under these sections is not binding upon the parties to such a proceeding in any action not brought to determine the validity of a will.

The failure of a testator to file a petition for a judgment declaring the validity of a will he has executed is not admissible as evidence in any proceeding to determine the validity of that will or any other will executed by the testator.

Effective Date: 01-01-1979

This section is set out twice. See also § 2107.085, as amended by 129th General Assembly File No. 52, SB 124, § 1, eff. 1/13/2012.

2107.085 [Effective1/13/2012] Evidence and effect of declaration

The finding of facts by a probate court in a proceeding brought under sections 2107.081 to 2107.085 of the Revised Code is not admissible as evidence in any proceeding other than one brought to determine the validity of a will.

The determination or judgment rendered in a proceeding under those sections is not binding upon the parties to that proceeding in any action not brought to determine the validity of a will.

The failure of a testator to file a complaint for a judgment declaring the validity of a will the testator has executed is not admissible as evidence in any proceeding to determine the validity of that will or any other will executed by the testator.

Amended by 129th General Assembly File No. 52, SB 124, § 1, eff. 1/13/2012.

Effective Date: 01-01-1979

This section is set out twice. See also § 2107.085, effective until 1/13/2012.