Ohio Case Commentaries

Davis v. Loopco: Clarifying Successor Liability in Product Liability Cases

Date: Apr 8, 1993

Davis v. Loopco: Clarifying Successor Liability in Product Liability Cases Introduction Davis et al. v. Loopco Industries, Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 7,...

Clarification of Plain View and Automobile Exceptions Under the Fourth Amendment: State v. Claytor

Date: Mar 31, 1993

Clarification of Plain View and Automobile Exceptions Under the Fourth Amendment: State v. Claytor Introduction The State of Ohio v. Claytor is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of...

Ohio Appellate Court Tightens Standards for Investigatory Stops: State v. Williams

Date: Jan 29, 1993

Ohio Appellate Court Tightens Standards for Investigatory Stops: State v. Williams Introduction State of Ohio v. Williams is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Pickaway...

Expansion of Owner-Opinion Exception to Expert Testimony in Corporate Property Valuation: Tokles Son, Inc. v. Midwestern Indemnity Company

Date: Jan 1, 1993

Expansion of Owner-Opinion Exception to Expert Testimony in Corporate Property Valuation: Tokles Son, Inc. v. Midwestern Indemnity Company Introduction In the case of Tokles Son, Inc. v. Midwestern...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in State v. Slagle: Reinforcing Aggravating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing

Date: Jan 1, 1993

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in State v. Slagle: Reinforcing Aggravating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Slagle, 65 Ohio St....

Affirmation of Death Penalty Standards in State v. Murphy: An In-Depth Commentary

Date: Dec 31, 1992

Affirmation of Death Penalty Standards in State of Ohio v. Murphy: An In-Depth Commentary Introduction State of Ohio v. Joseph D. Murphy is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on...

Hanson v. Guernsey County: Redefining Mandamus and Procedural Dismissals in Ohio

Date: Dec 31, 1992

Hanson v. Guernsey County: Redefining Mandamus and Procedural Dismissals in Ohio Introduction In the landmark case titled Hanson d.b.a. Franklin Excavating, Inc. v. Guernsey County Board of...

Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence in THE STATE OF OHIO v. Cook: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Dec 19, 1992

Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence in The State of Ohio v. Cook: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The State of Ohio v. Cook, 65 Ohio St.3d 516 (1992), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Limiting Appealability of Industrial Commission Decisions in Workers' Compensation Cases: Felty v. AT&T Technologies, Inc.

Date: Dec 17, 1992

Limiting Appealability of Industrial Commission Decisions in Workers' Compensation Cases: Felty v. AT&T Technologies, Inc. Introduction In Felty v. AT&T Technologies, Inc., 65 Ohio St. 3d 234 (1992),...

Affirmation of the Harmless Error Doctrine in Fourth Amendment Inventory Searches - State v. Brown

Date: Dec 16, 1992

Affirmation of the Harmless Error Doctrine in Fourth Amendment Inventory Searches Introduction The State of Ohio v. Bergen Allen Brown (65 Ohio St. 3d 483), decided on December 15, 1992, is a pivotal...

Strict Compliance with Inventory Search Policies for Closed Containers: State of Ohio v. Hathman

Date: Dec 15, 1992

Strict Compliance with Inventory Search Policies for Closed Containers: State of Ohio v. Hathman Introduction The case of State of Ohio v. Hathman (65 Ohio St. 3d 403, 1992) presents a pivotal...

Ensuring Thorough Examination in Summary Judgment: Insights from Murphy v. Reynoldsburg

Date: Dec 12, 1992

Ensuring Thorough Examination in Summary Judgment: Insights from Murphy v. City of Reynoldsburg Introduction The case of Murphy v. City of Reynoldsburg et al. (65 Ohio St. 3d 356) serves as a pivotal...

Two-Year Limitation Applies to Negligence Claims in Product Liability Cases

Date: Dec 12, 1992

Two-Year Limitation Applies to Negligence Claims in Product Liability Cases Introduction In Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company v. Muething, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed critical issues...

Strict Adherence to Child Support Calculation Procedures Under R.C. 3113.215: Landmark Ohio Supreme Court Decision in Marker v. Grimm

Date: Nov 26, 1992

Strict Adherence to Child Support Calculation Procedures Under R.C. 3113.215: Landmark Ohio Supreme Court Decision in Marker v. Grimm Introduction The case of Marker v. Grimm, 65 Ohio St. 3d 139...

Clarifying Coercion in Forcible Rape and the Importance of Severance in Sexual Offense Trials: Ohio Supreme Court v. Schaim

Date: Oct 29, 1992

Clarifying Coercion in Forcible Rape and the Importance of Severance in Sexual Offense Trials: Ohio Supreme Court v. Schaim Introduction The State of Ohio v. Schaim is a landmark decision by the...

Interpreting 'Sudden and Accidental' in Pollution Exclusions: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Sep 17, 1992

Interpreting 'Sudden and Accidental' in Pollution Exclusions: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Hybud Equipment Corp. et al. v. Sphere Drake Insurance Company, Ltd....

Unambiguous Release of Partnership Claims: Shifrin v. Forest City Enterprises

Date: Sep 10, 1992

Unambiguous Release of Partnership Claims: Shifrin v. Forest City Enterprises Introduction The case of Shifrin et al. v. Forest City Enterprises, Inc. et al. (64 Ohio St.3d 635, 1992) addresses the...

Simmers v. Bentley Construction: Redefining Independent Contractor Liability for Open and Obvious Hazards

Date: Sep 10, 1992

Simmers v. Bentley Construction: Redefining Independent Contractor Liability for Open and Obvious Hazards Introduction The case of Simmers et al. v. Bentley Construction Company (64 Ohio St. 3d 642)...

Clarification of Speedy Trial Rights in the Context of Parole Holds: Insights from State v. Brown

Date: Sep 3, 1992

Clarification of Speedy Trial Rights in the Context of Parole Holds: Insights from State v. Brown, 64 Ohio St.3d 476 Introduction State of Ohio v. Brown is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Civil Rules Over Local Rules on Costs and Attorney Fees in Vance v. Roedersheimer

Date: Sep 3, 1992

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Civil Rules Over Local Rules on Costs and Attorney Fees in Vance v. Roedersheimer Introduction The case of VANCE ET AL., APPELLANTS AND CROSS-APPELLEES, v. ROEDERSHEIMER,...