Ohio Case Commentaries

Separation of Sustenance Alimony and Property Division: Legal Clarifications in Zimmie v. Zimmie

Date: Jun 14, 1984

Separation of Sustenance Alimony and Property Division: Legal Clarifications in Zimmie v. Zimmie Introduction Zimmie v. Zimmie (11 Ohio St. 3d 94), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on June...

Enforcement and Modification of Antenuptial Agreements: Gross v. Gross

Date: Jun 14, 1984

Enforcement and Modification of Antenuptial Agreements: Gross v. Gross Introduction The case of Gross, Appellee, v. Gross, Appellant, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on June 13, 1984, addresses...

Recoupment as a Defense for Time-Barred Claims: Riley v. Montgomery Establishes New Precedent in Ohio

Date: Jun 7, 1984

Recoupment as a Defense for Time-Barred Claims: Riley v. Montgomery Establishes New Precedent in Ohio Introduction In the landmark case of Riley v. Montgomery, decided on June 6, 1984, the Supreme...

Ohio v. Chatton: Limits on Police Authority in Vehicle Detentions

Date: May 30, 1984

Ohio v. Chatton: Limits on Police Authority in Vehicle Detentions Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Chatton (11 Ohio St. 3d 59, 1984), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed...

State of Ohio v. Nichols: Delayed Appeals in Postconviction Relief Proceedings

Date: May 24, 1984

State of Ohio v. Nichols: Delayed Appeals in Postconviction Relief Proceedings Introduction State of Ohio v. Nichols, 11 Ohio St. 3d 40 (1984), is a significant judgment by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

Nolan v. Nolan: Affirming Strict Adherence to 'Law of the Case' in Remanded Proceedings

Date: May 3, 1984

Nolan v. Nolan: Affirming Strict Adherence to 'Law of the Case' in Remanded Proceedings Introduction Nolan, Appellant, v. Nolan, Appellee is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on May...

Enforcement of Anti-Stacking Provisions in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Karabin v. State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company

Date: Apr 26, 1984

Enforcement of Anti-Stacking Provisions in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Karabin v. State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company Introduction The case of KARABIN, APPELLANT, v. STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL...

Appellate Review Standards in Fraud Claims: Insights from Cohen v. Lamko, Inc.

Date: Apr 26, 1984

Appellate Review Standards in Fraud Claims: Insights from Cohen v. Lamko, Inc. Introduction The case of Cohen, Trustee v. Lamko, Inc., Tipps et al. (10 Ohio St.3d 167) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Establishing Boundaries of Attorney-Client Representation in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Apr 19, 1984

Establishing Boundaries of Attorney-Client Representation in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case of Scholler et al. v. Scholler et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 18, 1984,...

Reaffirmation of Appellate Review Standards in Contract Fraud Cases: SEASONS Coal Co. v. City of Cleveland

Date: Apr 19, 1984

Reaffirmation of Appellate Review Standards in Contract Fraud Cases: SEASONS Coal Co. v. City of Cleveland Introduction The case of SEASONS Coal Company, Inc. et al. v. City of Cleveland, decided by...

Aggravated Murder and Robbery Not Allied under Ohio Multiple-Count Statute: STATE v. BICKERSTAFF

Date: Apr 12, 1984

Aggravated Murder and Robbery Not Allied under Ohio Multiple-Count Statute: STATE v. BICKERSTAFF Introduction STATE v. BICKERSTAFF (10 Ohio St. 3d 62, 1984) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Constructive Trusts in Post-Divorce Life Insurance Disputes: Insights from Ferguson v. Owens

Date: Mar 1, 1984

Constructive Trusts in Post-Divorce Life Insurance Disputes: Insights from Ferguson v. Owens Introduction Ferguson (Owens) v. Owens et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on February 29, 1984,...

Enhanced Standards for Insurer's Duty to Defend Under Ohio Law

Date: Feb 16, 1984

Enhanced Standards for Insurer's Duty to Defend Under Ohio Law Introduction The case of City of Willoughby Hills v. Cincinnati Insurance Company (9 Ohio St.3d 177, 1984) represents a seminal decision...

R.C. 2937.07 Recognized as Substantive Right in No Contest Pleas: Supreme Court of Ohio Decision

Date: Feb 16, 1984

R.C. 2937.07 Recognized as Substantive Right in No Contest Pleas: Supreme Court of Ohio Decision Introduction The case of City of Cuyahoga Falls v. Bowers (9 Ohio St.3d 148) presents a pivotal moment...

Mandating Specific Evidentiary Basis in Workers' Compensation Decisions: An Analysis of State v. Robbins Myers, Inc. (1983)

Date: Sep 8, 1983

Mandating Specific Evidentiary Basis in Workers' Compensation Decisions: An Analysis of State v. Robbins Myers, Inc. (1983) Introduction In the landmark case State v. Robbins Myers, Inc., decided on...

Controlled Substance Specification Essential in Indictments for Aggravated Trafficking

Date: Sep 8, 1983

Controlled Substance Specification Essential in Indictments for Aggravated Trafficking Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Headley, 6 Ohio St. 3d 475 (1983), the Supreme Court...

State of Ohio v. Parson: Judicial Standards for Discovery Compliance and Multiple Count Convictions

Date: Sep 8, 1983

State of Ohio v. Parson: Judicial Standards for Discovery Compliance and Multiple Count Convictions Introduction In The State of Ohio v. Parson, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed critical issues...

Choice of Law in Contractual Disputes: Upholding Party Autonomy in Schulke Radio Productions v. Midwestern Broadcasting Co.

Date: Sep 8, 1983

Choice of Law in Contractual Disputes: Upholding Party Autonomy in Schulke Radio Productions v. Midwestern Broadcasting Co. Introduction The case of Schulke Radio Productions, Ltd. v. Midwestern...

Default Judgment for Discovery Failure Requires Willfulness: Toney v. Berkemer

Date: Sep 8, 1983

Default Judgment for Discovery Failure Requires Willfulness: Toney v. Berkemer Introduction Toney v. Berkemer, Sheriff, et al. (6 Ohio St. 3d 455) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

SVOBODA v. CITY OF BRUNSWICK: Expanding the Interpretation of 'Excusable Neglect' under Civ. R. 60 (B)(1)

Date: Sep 1, 1983

SVOBODA v. CITY OF BRUNSWICK: Expanding the Interpretation of 'Excusable Neglect' under Civ. R. 60 (B)(1) Introduction The case of SVOBODA, APPELLANT, v. CITY OF BRUNSWICK ET AL., APPELLEES, decided...