OHIO ATTORNEY (BAR) EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF

OHIO ATTORNEY (BAR) EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025|2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid contract?

• A. Offer

• B. Acceptance

• C. Consideration

• D. Written form

• Answer: D

• Explanation: A valid contract requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. A written
form is not mandatory unless specified by law.

2. In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt:

• A. Beyond a reasonable doubt

• B. By a preponderance of the evidence

• C. By clear and convincing evidence

• D. By a clear and convincing preponderance

• Answer: A

• Explanation: The prosecution bears the burden of proving the defendant's guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt in a criminal trial.

3. Which of the following is an example of hearsay?

• A. A witness testifies to what they saw

• B. A document is presented as evidence

• C. A witness repeats what someone else told them

• D. A defendant's confession is admitted

• Answer: C

, • Explanation: Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the
matter asserted.

4. Under the Fourth Amendment, which of the following requires a warrant?

• A. A search of a person's home with consent

• B. A search of a person's home without consent

• C. A search of a person's car with probable cause

• D. A search of a person's car without probable cause

• Answer: B

• Explanation: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures, requiring a warrant for searches without consent or probable cause.

5. Which of the following is a defense to a charge of defamation?

• A. Truth

• B. Malice

• C. Negligence

• D. Harm

• Answer: A

• Explanation: Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation claim.

6. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for a breach of contract action is:

• A. 1 year

• B. 2 years

• C. 4 years

• D. 6 years

• Answer: C

• Explanation: Ohio Revised Code § 2305.07 sets the statute of limitations for breach of
contract actions at 8 years.

7. Which of the following is NOT a valid form of legal notice?

• A. Personal delivery

• B. Certified mail

• C. Publication in a newspaper

• D. Informal email

, • Answer: D

• Explanation: Legal notice must be provided through formal means, such as personal
delivery, certified mail, or publication, depending on the circumstances.

8. A person who intentionally interferes with another's contractual relationship may be liable
for:

• A. Negligence

• B. Intentional infliction of emotional distress

• C. Tortious interference with a contract

• D. Breach of contract

• Answer: C

• Explanation: Tortious interference with a contract occurs when a third party intentionally
disrupts a contractual relationship.

9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid will in Ohio?

• A. The testator must be at least 18 years old

• B. The will must be in writing

• C. The will must be signed by the testator and two witnesses

• D. The will must be notarized

• Answer: D

• Explanation: Ohio law requires a will to be in writing, signed by the testator, and
witnessed by two individuals, but notarization is not required.

10. In Ohio, a person convicted of a felony may be eligible for parole after serving:

• A. 1/4 of the sentence

• B. 1/3 of the sentence

• C. 1/2 of the sentence

• D. 2/3 of the sentence

• Answer: B

• Explanation: Ohio law allows for parole eligibility after serving one-third of a felony
sentence.

11. Which of the following is an example of a void contract?

• A. A contract for an illegal purpose