Ohio Code 6117.15 – Trial in probate court
If the probate judge finds that an appeal under sections 6117.09 to 6117.24, inclusive, of the Revised Code, has been properly perfected, and that the proceedings are substantially regular, he shall fix a day not more than twenty days thereafter for the trial of the case, and shall publish at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county a notice that such appeal has been made and stating the time and place of such trial. The first publication shall be at least fifteen days before such trial, and the second publication shall be at least eight days before such trial. At the time so fixed the parties shall offer their evidence to the court upon the matters appealed from. The rules of law and procedure governing civil cases in the court of common pleas shall apply to the trial of the cause in the probate court.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 6117.15
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.