When husband and wife are sued together, the wife may defend for her own right; and if the husband neglects to defend she also may defend for his right.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2307.10
Wife's right to defend
Effective: October 1, 1953; Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.