§ Civ R 1 Scope of rules: applicability; construction; exceptions

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Civ R 1 Scope of rules: applicability; construction; exceptions

    (A) Applicability

    These rules prescribe the procedure to be followed in all courts of this state in the exercise of civil jurisdiction at law or in equity, with the exceptions stated in subdivision (C) of this rule.

    (B) Construction

    These rules shall be construed and applied to effect just results by eliminating delay, unnecessary expense and all other
impediments to the expeditious administration of justice.

    (C) Exceptions

    These rules, to the extent that they would by their nature be clearly inapplicable, shall not apply to procedure (1) upon appeal to review any judgment, order or ruling, (2) in the appropriation of property, (3) in forcible entry and detainer, (4) in small claims matters under Chapter 1925, Revised Code, (5) in uniform reciprocal support actions, (6) in the commitment of the mentally ill, (7) in all other special statutory proceedings; provided, that where any statute provides for procedure by a general or specific reference to all the statutes governing procedure in civil actions such procedure shall be in accordance with these rules.