Ohio Case Commentaries

Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming: Rejection of Immunity for Proprietary Functions under R.C. Chapter 2744

Date: Sep 7, 2000

Greene County Agricultural Society v. Liming: Rejection of Immunity for Proprietary Functions under R.C. Chapter 2744 Introduction The case of Greene County Agricultural Society, Appellee, v. Liming...

Strict Compliance Required for Field Sobriety Tests: Ohio v. Homan Commentary

Date: Aug 17, 2000

Strict Compliance Required for Field Sobriety Tests: Ohio v. Homan Commentary Introduction The State of Ohio v. Homan is a pivotal judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Ohio on August 16, 2000....

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Trade Secret Exemptions under the Public Records Act

Date: Aug 10, 2000

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Trade Secret Exemptions under the Public Records Act Introduction The case of The State ex rel. Besser et al. v. Ohio State University et al.,...

Affirmation of Ohio’s Post-Release Control Statute: Separation of Powers and Due Process Upheld in Woods v. Telb

Date: Aug 4, 2000

Affirmation of Ohio’s Post-Release Control Statute: Separation of Powers and Due Process Upheld in Woods v. Telb Introduction The case of Woods v. Telb, Sheriff, et al. (89 Ohio St.3d 504)...

State of Ohio v. Smith: Upholding Death Sentence and Affirming Standards on Ineffective Assistance Claims

Date: Jul 27, 2000

State of Ohio v. Smith: Upholding Death Sentence and Affirming Standards on Ineffective Assistance Claims Introduction State of Ohio v. Smith, n.k.a. Mahdi, Appellant, 89 Ohio St.3d 323, decided on...

Affirmation of Death Penalty Upholds Rigorous Standards for Aggravated Murder Convictions in Ohio

Date: Jul 20, 2000

Affirmation of Death Penalty Upholds Rigorous Standards for Aggravated Murder Convictions in Ohio Introduction In the landmark case of State of Ohio v. Stallings (89 Ohio St.3d 280), the Supreme...

Establishing 'Prevailing Party' Criteria and Postjudgment Interest on Attorney Fees under Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act in Parker v. I F Insulation Co.

Date: Jul 13, 2000

Establishing 'Prevailing Party' Criteria and Postjudgment Interest on Attorney Fees under Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act in Parker v. I F Insulation Co. Introduction In Parker et al. v. I F...

Res Judicata in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: Brown v. City of Dayton

Date: Jul 13, 2000

Res Judicata in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: Brown v. City of Dayton 1. Introduction Brown et al., Appellees, v. City of Dayton et al., Appellants (89 Ohio St.3d 245) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Access to Draft Collective Bargaining Agreements Under Ohio Public Records Act: The Calvary v. Upper Arlington Decision

Date: Jun 29, 2000

Access to Draft Collective Bargaining Agreements Under Ohio Public Records Act: The Calvary v. Upper Arlington Decision Introduction Calvary v. City of Upper Arlington, et al., 89 Ohio St. 3d 229...

Hampel v. Food Ingredients Specialties, Inc.: Defining the Limits of Sexual Harassment and Emotional Distress Claims

Date: Jun 22, 2000

Hampel v. Food Ingredients Specialties, Inc.: Defining the Limits of Sexual Harassment and Emotional Distress Claims Introduction Hampel v. Food Ingredients Specialties, Inc., 89 Ohio St.3d 169...

R.C. 2967.11 Violates Separation of Powers: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Jun 15, 2000

R.C. 2967.11 Violates Separation of Powers: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in The State ex rel. Bray v. Russell, Warden, [89 Ohio St.3d 132...

Ohio v. Hanning: Clarifying Complicity in Juvenile Bindover Proceedings

Date: Jun 8, 2000

Ohio v. Hanning: Clarifying Complicity in Juvenile Bindover Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Hanning (89 Ohio St.3d 86), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a...

Multiplicity of Conspiracy Charges in The State of Ohio v. Childs: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jun 1, 2000

Multiplicity of Conspiracy Charges in The State of Ohio v. Childs: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The State of Ohio v. Childs, 88 Ohio St. 3d 558 (2000), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Clarifying Typicality and Predominance in Class Action Certification: Baughman v. State Farm

Date: May 25, 2000

Clarifying Typicality and Predominance in Class Action Certification: Baughman v. State Farm Introduction In the landmark case of Baughman et al. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company,...

Negligence Per Se in Landlord Liability: Insights from Sikora v. Wenzel

Date: May 25, 2000

Negligence Per Se in Landlord Liability: Insights from Sikora v. Wenzel Introduction The case of Sikora v. Wenzel, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on May 24, 2000, marks a significant...

Unreasonable Arrests for Minor Misdemeanors: Ohio's Ruling in State v. Jones

Date: May 18, 2000

Unreasonable Arrests for Minor Misdemeanors: Ohio's Ruling in State v. Jones Introduction The case of State of Ohio, Appellant, v. Jones, Appellee (88 Ohio St. 3d 430), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Mandatory Notice Requirement in Sexual Offender Classification Hearings Affirmed: Gowdy v. State Establishes Strict Procedural Compliance

Date: Apr 29, 2000

Mandatory Notice Requirement in Sexual Offender Classification Hearings Affirmed: Gowdy v. State Establishes Strict Procedural Compliance Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Gowdy presented...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Sex Offender Registration Act: State v. Williams Establishes Constitutional Validation of R.C. Chapter 2950

Date: Apr 29, 2000

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Sex Offender Registration Act: State v. Williams Establishes Constitutional Validation of R.C. Chapter 2950 Introduction The landmark case, The State of Ohio, Appellant, v....

Enforcing Timely Notice Provisions in Environmental Liability Insurance: Ormet v. Employers Insurance

Date: Apr 6, 2000

Enforcing Timely Notice Provisions in Environmental Liability Insurance: Ormet v. Employers Insurance Introduction The case of Ormet Primary Aluminum Corporation v. Employers Insurance of Wausau et...

Limits on Extraordinary Writs and Sanctions for Frivolous Appeals: Kreps v. Christiansen

Date: Apr 6, 2000

Limits on Extraordinary Writs and Sanctions for Frivolous Appeals: Kreps v. Christiansen Introduction The State ex rel. Kreps, Appellant, v. Christiansen, Judge, et al., Appellees is a significant...