Oral Settlement Agreements in Judicial Proceedings: Establishing Binding Precedent Introduction The case of Spercel, D.B.A. Sperco Tool Co. v. Sterling Industries, Inc. adjudicated by the Supreme...
State v. Chaffin: Clarifying Evidentiary Rights and Sentencing Proportionality in Narcotic Offenses Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Chaffin, 30 Ohio St. 2d 13 (1972), the...
Appellate Review of Trial Court's Submission of Legal Issues to Jury: O'DAY v. WEBB Establishes Clear Legal Standards Introduction The case of O'DAY, Appellee, v. WEBB, Appellant (29 Ohio St. 2d 215)...
Supremacy of Title VII Over State Protective Employment Laws: Analysis of Jones Metal Products Co. v. Walker. Introduction The case of Jones Metal Products Co. et al. v. Walker, adjudicated by the...
Establishing Probable Cause Through Corroborated Informant Tips: State of Ohio v. Heston Introduction Background, Key Issues, and Parties Involved The case of The State of Ohio v. Heston (29 Ohio St....
Defining "Under the Influence": Ohio Supreme Court Sets Clear Standards for DUI Jury Instructions Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Hardy, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio...
Juror Consideration of Prior Convictions for Enhanced Punishment: State of Ohio v. Gordon Introduction State of Ohio v. Gordon, 28 Ohio St.2d 45 (1971), is a seminal case in Ohio's criminal...
Reaffirmation of Probable Cause Standard in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Cases Introduction The case of Cooper, Admister, Appellant, v. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Inc., et al., Appellees...
Disclosure of Informer Identity in Narcotics Conspiracy Cases: Ohio's Phillips Decision Introduction In the landmark case of State of Ohio v. Phillips, decided on July 21, 1971, the Supreme Court of...
Lantsberry v. The Tilley Lamp Co.: Finality of Motions to Quash and Limits on Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Ohio Introduction The case of Lantsberry v. The Tilley Lamp Co., Ltd., et al. is a seminal...
Permissive Interpretation of Statutory Language in DORRIAN v. SCIOTO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Introduction The case of DORRIAN, COLUMBUS CITY TREASURER, ET AL., APPELLANTS, v. SCIOTO CONSERVANCY...
Contempt of Court in Foreclosure Proceedings: Windham Bank v. Tomaszczyk Introduction The Windham Bank v. Tomaszczyk case, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on June 30, 1971, centers on a...
Ohio v. Haynes: Establishing Standards for Search Warrant Validity and Possession Evidence Introduction Ohio v. Haynes is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio, adjudicated on March 17,...
Prosecutor's Use of Defendant's Silence: Upholding the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Introduction State of Ohio v. Stephens is a landmark 1970 decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that...
Collateral Source Rule Reinforced in Pryor v. Webber Introduction Pryor et al. v. Webber, 23 Ohio St. 2d 104 (1970), addressed a pivotal issue in tort law concerning the admissibility of collateral...
Rohde v. Farmer: Standards for New Trials and Jury Instruction Errors in Ohio Introduction Rohde, Adm., et al., Appellants v. Farmer, Appellee is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio,...
Affirming the Plain Meaning Rule in Insurance Contracts: 'Collapse' Interpreted in Olmstead v. The Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction Olmstead, Trustee, et al., v. The Lumbermens Mutual...
Recognition of Wives' Right to Recover for Loss of Consortium in Negligent Injury Cases Introduction The landmark case of Clouston v. Remlinger Oldsmobile Cadillac, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court...
Judicial Limitations on Quasi-Legislative Proceedings: Fortner v. Thomas et al. Introduction Fortner, Appellee, versus Thomas et al., Liquor Control Commission, Appellants, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Reaffirming the Breach of Peace Standard in Repossession Actions: Morris v. First National Bank Introduction Morris v. The First National Bank and Trust Co. of Ravenna, Ohio is a landmark decision by...