Juror Substitution and Waiver of Error in LeFort v. Century 21-Maitland Realty Co. Introduction The case of LeFort, Admx., et al. v. Century 21-Maitland Realty Co. et al. (32 Ohio St. 3d 121)...
Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Death Penalty Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Stumpf Introduction State of Ohio v. John David Stumpf, 32 Ohio St. 3d 95 (1987), is a pivotal case...
Frysinger v. Leech: Ohio Court Establishes Guidelines for Statute of Limitations and Voluntary Dismissal in Medical Malpractice Introduction Frysinger v. Leech is a landmark case decided by the...
No Discriminatory Application of Death Penalty Without Specific Intent: Analysis of State v. Zuern Introduction Case Title: The State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Zuern, Appellant. Court: Supreme Court of...
Privity as a Barrier to Legal Malpractice Actions by Beneficiaries: Simon v. Zipperstein Introduction Simon v. Zipperstein, 32 Ohio St. 3d 74 (1987), represents a pivotal case in Ohio jurisprudence...
Sanctions for Discovery Violations: Insights from City of Lakewood v. Papadelis Introduction City of Lakewood v. Papadelis, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on August 5, 1987, establishes...
Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Key Principles on Parol Evidence and Invited Error in Contractual Agreements Introduction The case of Center Ridge Ganley, Inc. et al. v. Stinn et al. adjudicated by...
Attorney Testimony in Representation Cases: Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in Mentor Lagoons Inc. v. Rubin Introduction The case of Mentor Lagoons, Inc. v. Rubin, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio...
Holistic Assessment Required for Permanent Total Disability Claims: Stephenson v. Industrial Commission of Ohio Introduction In the landmark case THE STATE, EX REL. STEPHENSON, APPELLEE, v....
Ohio v. DeMarco: Admissibility of "Other Acts" Evidence and Harmless Error Doctrine Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. DeMarco, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on July 8, 1987,...
Mutual Suicide Pact as Complete Defense: Implications from Ohio v. Sage Introduction The State of Ohio v. Sage, 31 Ohio St. 3d 173 (1987), is a pivotal Supreme Court of Ohio decision that addresses...
Class Action Certification Standards in Mass Tort Litigation: Insights from Marks et al. v. C.P. Chemical Co., Inc. Introduction The landmark case Marks et al. v. C.P. Chemical Company, Inc., decided...
Independent Mental Evaluation of Victims in Sexual Offense Cases: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Zeh (31 Ohio St. 3d 99, 1987) presents a pivotal...
Establishment of Convincing Clarity Standard for Actual Malice in Directed Verdict Libel Cases: Grau v. Kleinschmidt Introduction Paul A. Grau, the former Law Director for the city of Garfield...
Proportionality Review in Ohio's Death Penalty Jurisprudence: State of Ohio v. Steffen (31 Ohio St.3d 111) Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Steffen (31 Ohio St.3d 111) adjudicated by the...
Ohio Supreme Court Restricts Judicial Review in Workers' Compensation Disability Determinations Introduction In the landmark case of State, ex rel. Burley v. Coil Packing, Inc.; Industrial Commission...
Vested Rights to Unlimited Nursing Care Benefits in Excess Major Medical Policies Introduction The case of Faruque et al. v. Provident Life Accident Insurance Company et al. ([31 Ohio St. 3d 34],...
Recklessness as an Essential Element in Endangering Children: Insights from State v. O'Brien Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. O'Brien (30 Ohio St. 3d 122) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Insurer's Right to Declaratory Judgment in Intentional Acts: Preferred Risk Insurance Company v. Gill et al. Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio, in the landmark case Preferred Risk Insurance...
Establishing the Limits of 'Impossibility' in Compliance with Highway Safety Statutes: Smiddy v. The Wedding Party Inc. Introduction Smiddy, Administer, Appellee, v. The Wedding Party, Inc. et al.,...