Ohio Case Commentaries

Maggio v. City of Cleveland: Strengthening Juror Integrity and Limiting Improper Advocacy in Personal Injury Cases

Date: Mar 10, 1949

Maggio v. City of Cleveland: Strengthening Juror Integrity and Limiting Improper Advocacy in Personal Injury Cases Introduction Maggio v. City of Cleveland, et al., 151 Ohio St. 136 (1949),...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Compensation for Non-Navigational Public Works Impacting Littoral Rights

Date: Nov 11, 1948

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Compensation for Non-Navigational Public Works Impacting Littoral Rights Introduction In the landmark 1948 decision of THE STATE, EX REL. SQUIRE, SUPT. OF BANKS; UNION...

Wilful Misconduct and Parental Liability in Automobile Guest Statutes: An Analysis of Tighe v. Diamond et al.

Date: Jun 3, 1948

Wilful Misconduct and Parental Liability in Automobile Guest Statutes: An Analysis of Tighe v. Diamond et al. Introduction The case of Tighe, a Minor, Appellee v. Diamond et al., Appellants, decided...

Cumulative Jurisdiction in Municipal Incorporation: Insights from Wachendorf v. Shaver

Date: Mar 18, 1948

Cumulative Jurisdiction in Municipal Incorporation: Insights from Wachendorf v. Shaver Introduction The landmark case of Wachendorf, Appellant, et al., Appellee v. Shaver, Recorder, et al.,...

Reaffirming the Right to a Bill of Particulars in Short-Form Indictments: Ohio v. Petro

Date: Nov 27, 1947

Reaffirming the Right to a Bill of Particulars in Short-Form Indictments: Ohio v. Petro Introduction In the landmark case The State of Ohio v. Petro, 148 Ohio St. 473 (1947), the Supreme Court of...

Enforcement of Clear Commission Terms and Rejection of Unjust Enrichment Claims: Ullmann v. May

Date: Mar 1, 1947

Enforcement of Clear Commission Terms and Rejection of Unjust Enrichment Claims: Ullmann v. May Introduction Ullmann v. May, 147 Ohio St. 468 (1947), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Non-Expert Testimony and Hospital Records in Will Contests: WEIS v. WEIS (1947)

Date: Feb 27, 1947

Admissibility of Non-Expert Testimony and Hospital Records in Will Contests: WEIS v. WEIS (1947) Introduction WEIS v. WEIS et al. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on February...

Negligence Per Se and the Two-Issue Rule in Bush v. Harvey Transfer Co.

Date: Jun 20, 1946

Negligence Per Se and the Two-Issue Rule in Bush v. Harvey Transfer Co. Introduction Bush Adm., Appellant v. Harvey Transfer Co. et al., 146 Ohio St. 657 (Ohio Supreme Court, 1946), is a seminal case...

Saberton v. Greenwald: Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Fraudulent Sales

Date: Apr 4, 1946

Saberton v. Greenwald: Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Fraudulent Sales Introduction Saberton v. Greenwald, D. B. A. Greenwald's Jewelry Co., Appellee, 146 Ohio St. 414 (1946) is a landmark case...

Broad Interpretation of Due Regard Clause in Manslaughter Cases: State of Ohio v. Wells (1945)

Date: Dec 27, 1945

Broad Interpretation of Due Regard Clause in Manslaughter Cases: State of Ohio v. Wells (1945) Introduction State of Ohio v. Earl Wells is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on...

Presumption of Non-Employment-Related Death for Employees Away from Worksite

Date: May 3, 1945

Presumption of Non-Employment-Related Death for Employees Away from Worksite Introduction Stevens v. Industrial Commission of Ohio, 145 Ohio St. 198 (1945) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Limitation of Liability in Bailment: Agricultural Insurance Co. v. Constantine Establishes New Precedent

Date: Dec 21, 1944

Limitation of Liability in Bailment: Agricultural Insurance Co. v. Constantine Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Agricultural Insurance Co., Appellee v. Constantine,...

Defining Municipal Liability under Ohio General Code §3714: Distinguishing Absolute and Qualified Nuisances in Taylor v. City of Cincinnati

Date: Jun 15, 1944

Defining Municipal Liability under Ohio General Code §3714: Distinguishing Absolute and Qualified Nuisances in Taylor v. City of Cincinnati Introduction Taylor v. City of Cincinnati, 143 Ohio St. 426...

Limiting Legislative Delegation and Upholding Contractual Obligations in Corporate Conversions: Supreme Court of Ohio's Ruling in Belden v. Union Central and Koplin v. Ohio National

Date: May 25, 1944

Limiting Legislative Delegation and Upholding Contractual Obligations in Corporate Conversions: Supreme Court of Ohio's Ruling in Belden v. Union Central and Koplin v. Ohio National Introduction The...

Revival of Dormant Judgments Against Nonresidents: SEARS v. WEIMER

Date: May 18, 1944

Revival of Dormant Judgments Against Nonresidents: SEARS v. WEIMER Introduction The case of SEARS, APPELLANT v. WEIMER, APPELLEE, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on May 17, 1944, addresses the...

Occupier's Right to Indemnity Against Independent Contractor's Negligence in THE GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. v. SCHMITT

Date: Mar 9, 1944

Occupier's Right to Indemnity Against Independent Contractor's Negligence in THE GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. v. SCHMITT Introduction THE GLOBE INDEMNITY CO., APPELLANT v. SCHMITT, APPELLEE, decided on March...

Separation of Causes of Action in Res Judicata and Election of Remedies: Insights from Norwood v. McDonald

Date: Dec 9, 1943

Separation of Causes of Action in Res Judicata and Election of Remedies: Insights from Norwood v. McDonald Introduction The case of Norwood, Appellant v. McDonald et al., Admirals., Appellees (142...

Duty of Ordinary Care in Mercantile Establishments: Johnson v. Wagner Provision Co.

Date: Jun 10, 1943

Duty of Ordinary Care in Mercantile Establishments: Johnson v. Wagner Provision Co.. Introduction Johnson v. Wagner Provision Co., 141 Ohio St. 584, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on June 9,...

Deduction of Advance Payments as Non-Accounts Payable under Section 5327, General Code

Date: Dec 18, 1941

Deduction of Advance Payments as Non-Accounts Payable under Section 5327, General Code Introduction The Black-Clawson Co. v. Evatt, Tax Commissioner is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Limitation of Absolute Privilege in Defamation: Insights from Bigelow v. Brumley et al., 138 Ohio St. 574 (1941)

Date: Nov 13, 1941

Limitation of Absolute Privilege in Defamation: Insights from Bigelow v. Brumley et al., 138 Ohio St. 574 (1941) Introduction The case of Bigelow, Appellee v. Brumley et al.; Miniger, Appellant,...