Ohio Case Commentaries

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds R.C. 2925.11: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Dec 19, 1991

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds R.C. 2925.11: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Collier, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on December 18, 1991, the...

State of Ohio v. Franklin: Upholding Death Penalty and Evidence Standards in Aggravated Burglary-Murder Case

Date: Nov 21, 1991

State of Ohio v. Franklin: Upholding Death Penalty and Evidence Standards in Aggravated Burglary-Murder Case Introduction State of Ohio v. Franklin is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Parole Revocation Proceedings: Coulverson v. Ohio Adult Parole Authority

Date: Sep 26, 1991

Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Parole Revocation Proceedings: Coulverson v. Ohio Adult Parole Authority Introduction Coulverson v. Ohio Adult Parole Authority et al., 62 Ohio St. 3d...

Clarifying BFOQ Standards in Gender-Based Employment Discrimination: Little Forest Medical Center v. Ohio Civil Rights Commission

Date: Sep 5, 1991

Clarifying BFOQ Standards in Gender-Based Employment Discrimination: Little Forest Medical Center v. Ohio Civil Rights Commission Introduction The case of Little Forest Medical Center of Akron,...

In re SMITH et al. (1991): Reinforcing Due Process and Procedural Integrity in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings

Date: Aug 31, 1991

In re SMITH et al. (1991): Reinforcing Due Process and Procedural Integrity in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case In re SMITH et al. (77 Ohio App. 3d 1, 1991), the...

Apparent Authority in Trust Indenture Disbursements: Master Consolidated Corp. v. BancOhio National Bank

Date: Aug 29, 1991

Apparent Authority in Trust Indenture Disbursements: Master Consolidated Corp. v. BancOhio National Bank Introduction Master Consolidated Corporation v. BancOhio National Bank, 61 Ohio St.3d 570...

Dual Proximate Causation in Workers' Compensation Death Benefits: Murphy v. Carrollton Manufacturing Company

Date: Aug 29, 1991

Dual Proximate Causation in Workers' Compensation Death Benefits: Murphy v. Carrollton Manufacturing Company Introduction In Murphy v. Carrollton Manufacturing Company; Mayfield et al., decided by...

Ohio Supreme Court Declares R.C. 4121.80 Unconstitutional: Limiting Legislative Authority on Employer Intentional Torts

Date: Aug 28, 1991

Ohio Supreme Court Declares R.C. 4121.80 Unconstitutional: Limiting Legislative Authority on Employer Intentional Torts Introduction In the landmark case Brady et al. v. Safety-Kleen Corporation et...

Henkle v. Henkle: Upholding Summary Judgment Standards in Property Transfer Disputes

Date: Aug 27, 1991

Henkle v. Henkle: Upholding Summary Judgment Standards in Property Transfer Disputes Introduction Henkle v. Henkle is a landmark 1991 decision by the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Madison County, which...

Clarifying Punitive Damages and Comparative Negligence under Ohio Law: The Supreme Court of Ohio's Decision in Calmes v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co.

Date: Aug 22, 1991

Clarifying Punitive Damages and Comparative Negligence under Ohio Law: The Supreme Court of Ohio's Decision in Calmes v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. Introduction The case of Calmes v. Goodyear Tire...

Porter Paint Company Liability in Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Kerans v. Porter Paint Company

Date: Aug 22, 1991

Porter Paint Company Liability in Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Kerans v. Porter Paint Company Introduction Case: Kerans et al. v. Porter Paint Company Court: Supreme Court...

Ohio Supreme Court Revises Prima Facie Requirements for Age Discrimination: Kohmescher v. Kroger Company

Date: Aug 22, 1991

Ohio Supreme Court Revises Prima Facie Requirements for Age Discrimination: Kohmescher v. Kroger Company Introduction In Kohmescher v. Kroger Company, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed critical...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State v. Montgomery: Jury Instructions, Pretrial Publicity, and Corroboration of Accomplice Testimony

Date: Aug 15, 1991

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State v. Montgomery: Jury Instructions, Pretrial Publicity, and Corroboration of Accomplice Testimony Introduction The case of THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v....

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Non-Applicability of Prevailing Wage Laws to R.C. Chapter 140 Financed Projects

Date: Aug 15, 1991

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Non-Applicability of Prevailing Wage Laws to R.C. Chapter 140 Financed Projects 1. Introduction The case of Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. v. Ohio Department of...

Post-Adoption Grandparent Visitation Rights in Ohio: Insights from In Re Adoption of Ridenour et al.

Date: Aug 8, 1991

Post-Adoption Grandparent Visitation Rights in Ohio: Insights from In Re Adoption of Ridenour et al. Introduction The landmark case In Re Adoption of Ridenour et al. (61 Ohio St.3d 319) adjudicated...

Ohio Supreme Court Overrules Kulig: Equal Treatment of Circumstantial and Direct Evidence in Criminal Convictions

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Ohio Supreme Court Overrules Kulig: Equal Treatment of Circumstantial and Direct Evidence in Criminal Convictions Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Jenks et al. (61 Ohio St.3d...

Aggravating Circumstances Overweighing Mitigating Factors in Death Penalty Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Frazier

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Aggravating Circumstances Overweighing Mitigating Factors in Death Penalty Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Frazier Introduction State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Frazier, Appellant, 61 Ohio St.3d 247,...

Discovery Rule Not Applicable to Wrongful Death Claims Under Ohio Law: Shover v. Cordis Corporation

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Discovery Rule Not Applicable to Wrongful Death Claims Under Ohio Law: Shover v. Cordis Corporation Introduction The case of Shover, Individually and as Personal Representative of Estate of Hood v....

Affirmation of Felony-Murder Rule in Aggravated Robbery and Rape: Smith v. State of Ohio

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Affirmation of Felony-Murder Rule in Aggravated Robbery and Rape: Smith v. State of Ohio Introduction Smith v. State of Ohio is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on July 31,...

Requirement of Actual Notice for Binding Restraining Orders on Nonparty Aiders and Abettors: Analysis of Midland Steel v. International Union

Date: Jul 11, 1991

Requirement of Actual Notice for Binding Restraining Orders on Nonparty Aiders and Abettors: Analysis of Midland Steel v. International Union Introduction In the landmark case of Midland Steel...