Ohio Case Commentaries

Strict Liability in Tort and Substantial Change in Product Condition: Analysis of Temple v. Wean United, Inc.

Date: Jun 30, 1977

Strict Liability in Tort and Substantial Change in Product Condition: Analysis of Temple v. Wean United, Inc. Introduction Case: Temple et al., Appellants, v. Wean United, Inc., et al., Appellees....

Defendant's Inaction Does Not Constitute Acquiescence in Speedy Trial Statute: State v. Singer

Date: May 19, 1977

Defendant's Inaction Does Not Constitute Acquiescence in Speedy Trial Statute: State v. Singer Introduction The State of Ohio v. Sherril Edward Singer, 50 Ohio St. 2d 103 (1977), is a landmark case...

Redefining Wanton Misconduct in Negligence Law: Insights from Hawkins v. Ivy

Date: May 19, 1977

Redefining Wanton Misconduct in Negligence Law: Insights from Hawkins v. Ivy Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio's decision in Hawkins, Appellant, et al. v. Ivy, Appellee (50 Ohio St. 2d 114,...

Clarifying Aggravated Burglary: Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Kilby

Date: Apr 21, 1977

Clarifying Aggravated Burglary: Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Kilby Introduction The case of State of Ohio v. Kilby, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 20, 1977, addresses the...

Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Withdrawing Guilty Pleas After Extended Delay

Date: Mar 24, 1977

Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Withdrawing Guilty Pleas After Extended Delay Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Smith (49 Ohio St. 2d 261, 1977), the Supreme Court of...

Perryman v. State of Ohio: Affirmation of Aggravated Murder Conviction Amid Procedural Challenges

Date: Dec 30, 1976

Perryman v. State of Ohio: Affirmation of Aggravated Murder Conviction Amid Procedural Challenges Introduction Perryman v. State of Ohio, 49 Ohio St. 2d 14 (1976), is a seminal case adjudicated by...

State v. Edwards: Reinforcing Corpus Delicti and Voluntariness Standards in Admissibility of Confessions

Date: Dec 30, 1976

State v. Edwards: Reinforcing Corpus Delicti and Voluntariness Standards in Admissibility of Confessions Introduction State of Ohio v. Edwards is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

State v. Lytle: Admissibility of 'Other Acts' Evidence in Aggravated Murder Cases

Date: Dec 28, 1976

State v. Lytle: Admissibility of 'Other Acts' Evidence in Aggravated Murder Cases Introduction State of Ohio v. Robert P. Lytle, 48 Ohio St. 2d 391 (1976), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Subject-Matter Jurisdiction in Declaratory Judgments: Southgate Development Corp. v. Columbia Gas Transmission Corp.

Date: Dec 16, 1976

Subject-Matter Jurisdiction in Declaratory Judgments: Southgate Development Corp. v. Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. Introduction Southgate Development Corporation ("Southgate") brought forth a legal...

State v. Woods & Reaves: Establishing 'Substantial Step' and Defining 'Duress or Coercion' in Ohio Aggravated Murder

Date: Dec 2, 1976

State v. Woods & Reaves: Establishing 'Substantial Step' and Defining 'Duress or Coercion' in Ohio Aggravated Murder Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio, in the landmark cases State of Ohio v....

Ohio's Capital Punishment Statutes Upheld: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Bayless

Date: Nov 25, 1976

Ohio's Capital Punishment Statutes Upheld: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Bayless Introduction State of Ohio v. Bayless, 48 Ohio St.2d 73 (1976), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Correct Interpretation of Speedy Trial Statutes in MacDonald Case

Date: Nov 18, 1976

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Correct Interpretation of Speedy Trial Statutes in MacDonald Case Introduction In The State of Ohio, Appellant, v. MacDonald, Appellee (48 Ohio St. 2d 66, 1976), the...

Right of Publicity vs. Press Privilege: The ZACCHINI v. SCRIPPS-HOWARD Broadcasting Co. Decision

Date: Jul 29, 1976

Right of Publicity vs. Press Privilege: The ZACCHINI v. SCRIPPS-HOWARD Broadcasting Co. Decision Introduction The case of Hugo Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Company revolved around the...

Standardizing Damages for Anticipatory Breach in Lease Agreements: F. Enterprises, Inc. v. Kentucky Fried Chicken Corp.

Date: Jul 22, 1976

Standardizing Damages for Anticipatory Breach in Lease Agreements: F. Enterprises, Inc. v. Kentucky Fried Chicken Corp. Introduction The case of F. Enterprises, Inc., et al. v. Kentucky Fried Chicken...

Imputing Attorney Neglect to Parties Under Civ. R. 60(B)(1) – GTE Automatic Electric, Inc. v. ARC Industries, Inc.

Date: Jul 22, 1976

Imputing Attorney Neglect to Parties Under Civ. R. 60(B)(1) Introduction The case of GTE Automatic Electric, Inc. v. ARC Industries, Inc. (47 Ohio St. 2d 146) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

Reforming the Burden of Proof for Affirmative Defenses: Ohio Supreme Court in State v. Robinson

Date: Jul 22, 1976

Reforming the Burden of Proof for Affirmative Defenses: Ohio Supreme Court in State v. Robinson Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. George Robinson, Jr. (47 Ohio St. 2d 103) presents a...

Implied Continuing Jurisdiction to Modify Sustenance Alimony Awards in Divorce Decrees: Wolfe v. Wolfe (Ohio Supreme Court, 1976)

Date: Jun 24, 1976

Implied Continuing Jurisdiction to Modify Sustenance Alimony Awards in Divorce Decrees: Wolfe v. Wolfe (Ohio Supreme Court, 1976) Introduction The case of WOLFE, APPELLEE, v. WOLFE, APPELLANT,...

State v. Wolery: Immunity Grants and Accomplice Testimony Admissibility

Date: Jun 3, 1976

State v. Wolery: Immunity Grants and Accomplice Testimony Admissibility Introduction State of Ohio v. Wolery, 46 Ohio St. 2d 316 (1976), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio....

Secondary Liability Unaffected by Covenant Not to Sue: Riley v. City of Cincinnati

Date: May 27, 1976

Secondary Liability Unaffected by Covenant Not to Sue: Riley v. City of Cincinnati Introduction The case of Riley v. City of Cincinnati, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on May 26, 1976,...

Limitations on Civil Remedies for Employment Discharge and Slander Protections: An Analysis of Fawcett v. G.C. Murphy Co. et al.

Date: May 20, 1976

Limitations on Civil Remedies for Employment Discharge and Slander Protections: An Analysis of Fawcett v. G.C. Murphy Co. et al. Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio, in the landmark decision of...