Ohio Case Commentaries

Broad Interpretation of "Emergency Call" in Colbert v. City of Cleveland Establishes Enhanced Immunity for Political Subdivisions

Date: Jul 10, 2003

Broad Interpretation of "Emergency Call" in Colbert v. City of Cleveland Establishes Enhanced Immunity for Political Subdivisions Introduction Colbert v. City of Cleveland, decided by the Supreme...

State v. Vrabel: Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence Amid Competency and Procedural Challenges

Date: Jul 3, 2003

State v. Vrabel: Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence Amid Competency and Procedural Challenges Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Vrabel, Appellant, decided on...

Juror Questioning Discretion Affirmed in The State of Ohio v. Fisher

Date: Jun 12, 2003

Juror Questioning Discretion Affirmed in The State of Ohio v. Fisher Introduction In The State of Ohio v. Fisher, 99 Ohio St. 3d 127 (2003), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a pivotal issue...

Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Open-and-Obvious Doctrine as Complete Defense in Negligence Claims

Date: Jun 5, 2003

Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Open-and-Obvious Doctrine as Complete Defense in Negligence Claims Introduction In Armstrong v. Best Buy Company, Inc., the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a pivotal...

State v. Watkins: Affirmation of Plea Colloquy Standards for Petty Offenses in Ohio Traffic Law

Date: May 17, 2003

State v. Watkins: Affirmation of Plea Colloquy Standards for Petty Offenses in Ohio Traffic Law Introduction State v. Watkins is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that addresses the...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in Aggravated Murder and Sexual Offenses: Insights from State of Ohio v. Lynch

Date: May 15, 2003

Affirmation of Death Sentence in Aggravated Murder and Sexual Offenses: Insights from State of Ohio v. Lynch Introduction State of Ohio v. Ralph L. Lynch, 98 Ohio St.3d 514 (2003), is a pivotal case...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Braden Case Reinforcing Prior Calculation and Design Standard

Date: Apr 3, 2003

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Braden Case Reinforcing Prior Calculation and Design Standard Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. David L. Braden (98 Ohio St. 3d 354) presented...

Juror Impartiality and Capital Sentencing: A Detailed Examination of Ohio v. Group

Date: Dec 31, 2002

Juror Impartiality and Capital Sentencing: A Detailed Examination of Ohio v. Group Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Scott A. Group ([98 Ohio St.3d 248](#)), decided by the Supreme Court...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Prejudice-Inquiry Standard for Underinsured Motorist Coverage Denials in Ferrando v. Auto-Owners

Date: Dec 28, 2002

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Prejudice-Inquiry Standard for Underinsured Motorist Coverage Denials in Ferrando v. Auto-Owners Introduction In the landmark case Ferrando et al. v. Auto-Owners Mutual...

Parental Unsuitability Determination in Custody Cases: Insights from In re Hockstok

Date: Dec 28, 2002

Parental Unsuitability Determination in Custody Cases: Insights from In re Hockstok Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio's decision in In re Hockstok; Hockstok, n.k.a. Gorslene, Appellee, v....

Discovery Requests as Tolling Events under R.C. 2945.72(E): Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Brown

Date: Dec 24, 2002

Discovery Requests as Tolling Events under R.C. 2945.72(E): Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Brown Introduction State of Ohio v. Brown, 98 Ohio St. 3d 121 (2002), is a pivotal case...

Cincinnati Enquirer v. Division of Gannett: Establishing Public Access to Settlement Proposals

Date: Dec 24, 2002

Cincinnati Enquirer v. Division of Gannett: Establishing Public Access to Settlement Proposals Introduction Cincinnati Enquirer, Division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. v. Dupuis,...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Ohio v. Taylor: Legal Analysis and Implications

Date: Dec 21, 2002

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Ohio v. Taylor: Legal Analysis and Implications Introduction The State of Ohio v. James R. Taylor, 98 Ohio St.3d 27 (2002), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in Felony-Murder Case: Noling v. State

Date: Dec 21, 2002

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in Felony-Murder Case: Noling v. State Introduction The case of The State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Noling, Appellant (98 Ohio St. 3d 44) presents a significant...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Integrity of Plea Agreements in Parole Decisions

Date: Dec 19, 2002

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Integrity of Plea Agreements in Parole Decisions Introduction The case of Layne, Appellant, v. Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Appellee and its related appellants represents a...

Supreme Court of Ohio Expands Liability of Political Subdivisions for Employee Negligence within Government Buildings

Date: Dec 19, 2002

Supreme Court of Ohio Expands Liability of Political Subdivisions for Employee Negligence within Government Buildings Introduction Hubbard et al., Appellants, v. Canton City School Board of...

State of Ohio v. Smith (2002): Upholding Aggravating Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Date: Dec 14, 2002

State of Ohio v. Smith (2002): Upholding Aggravating Murder Conviction and Death Sentence Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio, in the case of The State of Ohio v. Smith, Appellant, 97 Ohio St. 3d...

Affirmation of Myers' Aggravated Murder Conviction and Death Sentence: Implications on Speedy Trial and Evidentiary Standards

Date: Dec 14, 2002

Affirmation of Myers' Aggravated Murder Conviction and Death Sentence: Implications on Speedy Trial and Evidentiary Standards Introduction The case of The State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Myers, Appellant...

Double Jeopardy Protections in Postrelease Control Violations: Insights from The State of Ohio v. Martello

Date: Dec 14, 2002

Double Jeopardy Protections in Postrelease Control Violations: Insights from The State of Ohio v. Martello Introduction The State of Ohio v. Martello, Appellee, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Aggravated Murder During Burglary and Robbery: Analysis of Mitigating Intelligence Deficiencies

Date: Dec 12, 2002

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Aggravated Murder During Burglary and Robbery: Analysis of Mitigating Intelligence Deficiencies Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. William A. Thomas...