Ohio Case Commentaries

Excusable Neglect in Legal Malpractice: Colley v. Bazell

Date: Dec 31, 1980

Excusable Neglect in Legal Malpractice: Colley v. Bazell Introduction Colley et al. v. Bazell, 64 Ohio St. 2d 243 (1980), is a landmark case in Ohio jurisprudence addressing the issue of legal...

Admissibility of Videotaped Depositions and Other Acts Evidence: Insights from State of Ohio v. Wilkinson et al.

Date: Dec 31, 1980

Admissibility of Videotaped Depositions and Other Acts Evidence: Insights from State of Ohio v. Wilkinson et al. Introduction State of Ohio v. Wilkinson et al. is a landmark case decided by the...

Reaffirmation of Strict Enforcement of Statutory Speedy Trial Provisions in Ohio v. Pachay

Date: Dec 24, 1980

Reaffirmation of Strict Enforcement of Statutory Speedy Trial Provisions in Ohio v. Pachay Introduction State of Ohio, Appellant v. Pachay, Appellee is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court...

Best Interests Standard Reinforced in Custody Modification: ROSS v. ROSS (1980)

Date: Dec 24, 1980

Best Interests Standard Reinforced in Custody Modification: ROSS v. ROSS (1980) Introduction The case of Ross, Appellee, v. Ross, Appellant (64 Ohio St. 2d 203) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Authorized Extraterritorial Arrests and Admissibility of Evidence: Insights from CITY OF KETTERING v. HOLLEN

Date: Dec 24, 1980

Authorized Extraterritorial Arrests and Admissibility of Evidence: Insights from CITY OF KETTERING v. HOLLEN Introduction CITY OF KETTERING, APPELLANT, v. HOLLEN, APPELLEE, 64 Ohio St. 2d 232 (1980),...

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Relief

Date: Dec 18, 1980

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Jackson (64 Ohio St. 2d 107),...

Actual Malice Standard in Public Official Libel Cases: Dupler v. Mansfield Journal Co.

Date: Dec 18, 1980

Actual Malice Standard in Public Official Libel Cases: Dupler v. Mansfield Journal Co. Introduction Dupler v. Mansfield Journal Co. is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on December...

Weigh Station Signs as Traffic Control Devices and the Nature of Traffic Citations: Insights from State of Ohio v. Darrah

Date: Nov 20, 1980

Weigh Station Signs as Traffic Control Devices and the Nature of Traffic Citations: Insights from State of Ohio v. Darrah Introduction In State of Ohio v. David F. Darrah, decided by the Supreme...

Adoption Without Parental Consent: Insights from In Re Adoption of McDermitt

Date: Aug 1, 1980

Adoption Without Parental Consent: Insights from In Re Adoption of McDermitt Introduction In Re Adoption of McDermitt is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio, adjudicated on July 31,...

Judicial Scrutiny of Judge Participation in Plea Bargaining: The Byrd Case

Date: Jul 31, 1980

Judicial Scrutiny of Judge Participation in Plea Bargaining: The Byrd Case Introduction The case of THE STATE OF OHIO v. BYRD, APPELLANT, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on July 30, 1980, marks...

Bruton Rule Application in Joint Trials Affirmed with Harmless Error Findings in State of Ohio v. Moritz

Date: Jul 17, 1980

Bruton Rule Application in Joint Trials Affirmed with Harmless Error Findings in State of Ohio v. Moritz Introduction The State of Ohio v. Richard Moritz, 63 Ohio St. 2d 150 (1980), is a significant...

State of Ohio v. Flynt: Upholding Strict Standards for Discriminatory Prosecution Claims

Date: Jul 17, 1980

State of Ohio v. Flynt: Upholding Strict Standards for Discriminatory Prosecution Claims Introduction In State of Ohio v. Flynt et al., 63 Ohio St. 2d 132 (1980), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed...

Enhanced Standards for Admissibility of Medical Editorials in Malpractice Litigation

Date: Jul 17, 1980

Enhanced Standards for Admissibility of Medical Editorials in Malpractice Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of O'Brien et al. v. Angley et al. (63 Ohio St. 2d 159), decided on July 16,...

Scope of Review in Administrative Appeals: Insights from University of Cincinnati v. Conrad

Date: Jul 10, 1980

Scope of Review in Administrative Appeals: Insights from University of Cincinnati v. Conrad Introduction The case of University of Cincinnati, Appellant, v. Conrad, Appellee (63 Ohio St. 2d 108),...

Service of Process via Business Address and Due Process: Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority v. Swinehart et al.

Date: Jun 26, 1980

Service of Process via Business Address and Due Process: Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority v. Swinehart et al. Introduction The case of Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority v. Swinehart et...

Non-Tenured Teachers' Employment Rights Affirmed: An In-Depth Analysis of Matheny v. Frontier Local Board of Education

Date: Jun 19, 1980

Non-Tenured Teachers' Employment Rights Affirmed: An In-Depth Analysis of Matheny et al. v. Frontier Local Board of Education, Uzaraski v. Warren Local Board of Education Introduction The case of...

Reaffirming the Inadmissibility of Prior Opinions for Impeachment and Upholding Procedural Integrity: An Analysis of Miller v. Lint

Date: May 22, 1980

Reaffirming the Inadmissibility of Prior Opinions for Impeachment and Upholding Procedural Integrity: An Analysis of Miller v. Lint Introduction The case of Miller, a Minor, et al. v. Lint,...

Consolidation of Allied Drug Offenses: Ohio v. Roberts (1980)

Date: May 15, 1980

Consolidation of Allied Drug Offenses: Ohio v. Roberts (1980) Introduction Ohio v. Roberts, 62 Ohio St. 2d 170 (1980), is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on May 14, 1980. The...

Exemption of Police and Fire Protection Personnel from Overtime Compensation under Ohio Minimum Fair Wage Standards Act

Date: May 15, 1980

Exemption of Police and Fire Protection Personnel from Overtime Compensation under Ohio Minimum Fair Wage Standards Act Introduction The case of Meeks et al. v. Papadopulos, Sheriff, et al. reached...

State of Ohio v. Adams: Clarifying Jury Instruction Requirements for Culpable Mental State in Child Endangerment Cases

Date: May 8, 1980

State of Ohio v. Adams: Clarifying Jury Instruction Requirements for Culpable Mental State in Child Endangerment Cases Introduction In State of Ohio v. Adams, 62 Ohio St. 2d 151 (1980), the Supreme...