Breach of written contract in Ohio
Last checked Aug 15, 2026 · LawyerUnc editorial. Educational only, not legal advice.
Elements
1
Valid contract
Offer, acceptance, consideration, and sufficiently definite terms. In writing, as required.
2
Performance or excuse
The plaintiff performed, tendered performance, or was excused.
3
Breach
The defendant failed to do what the contract required.
4
Damages
The breach caused a measurable loss. Expectation damages are the usual measure.
Burden of proof
Preponderance of the evidence.
A Ohio fact pattern
Breach of written contract in ohio.
Statute of limitations
6 years
Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.06
From when the written contract claim accrued. Ohio cut this from eight years to six.
- UCC sale-of-goods warranties are four years under § 1302.98, not this section.