Ohio Case Commentaries

Collateral Estoppel and Res Judicata in Minor Injury Cases: Whitehead v. General Telephone Co. of Ohio (1969)

Date: Dec 18, 1969

Collateral Estoppel and Res Judicata in Minor Injury Cases: Whitehead v. General Telephone Co. of Ohio (1969) Introduction Whitehead v. General Telephone Co. of Ohio is a pivotal case decided by the...

Limitation on Admissibility of Prior Crimes in Establishing Perpetrator Identity: State of Ohio v. Hector

Date: Jul 31, 1969

Limitation on Admissibility of Prior Crimes in Establishing Perpetrator Identity: State of Ohio v. Hector Introduction State of Ohio v. Hector is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

State v. Eaton: Upholding Witherspoon Standards for Juror Challenges in Capital Murder Cases

Date: Jul 31, 1969

State v. Eaton: Upholding Witherspoon Standards for Juror Challenges in Capital Murder Cases Introduction State of Ohio v. Eaton is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on July 30,...

Duty of Care Toward Infant Social Guests: Insights from DI GILDO v. CAPONI

Date: May 22, 1969

Duty of Care Toward Infant Social Guests: Insights from DI GILDO v. CAPONI Introduction The case of DI GILDO, an Infant, Appellee, et al. v. CAPONI, Appellant, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

State of Ohio v. White: Enhancing Defendant Rights to Inspect Prosecution Witness Statements

Date: Jul 11, 1968

State of Ohio v. White: Enhancing Defendant Rights to Inspect Prosecution Witness Statements Introduction State of Ohio v. White is a landmark 1968 decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that...

Delay in Appointment of Counsel and Its Impact on Pretrial Fairness: An Analysis of State of Ohio v. Childs

Date: Apr 18, 1968

Delay in Appointment of Counsel and Its Impact on Pretrial Fairness: An Analysis of State of Ohio v. Childs Introduction State of Ohio v. Childs, 14 Ohio St. 2d 56 (1968), is a landmark decision by...

Occupier's Duty to Address Obvious Hazards: Comprehensive Analysis of Sidle v. Humphrey

Date: Jan 25, 1968

Occupier's Duty to Address Obvious Hazards: Comprehensive Analysis of Siddle v. Humphrey Introduction Sidle et al. v. Humphrey is a landmark 1968 decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that delineates...

Prejudicial Error in Special Instruction Requests: Smith v. Fletcher

Date: Dec 28, 1967

Prejudicial Error in Special Instruction Requests: Smith v. Fletcher Introduction Smith, a Minor, et al., Appellees v. Fletcher et al., Appellants is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Vendee's Equitable Lien Priority in Real Property Transactions: Wayne Building Loan Co. v. Yarborough (1967)

Date: Jul 27, 1967

Vendee's Equitable Lien Priority in Real Property Transactions: Wayne Building Loan Co. v. Yarborough (1967) Introduction The case of The Wayne Building Loan Co. of Wooster, Ohio, Appellee, v....

Mandamus Jurisdiction in Ohio: Upholding Original Jurisdiction Despite Statutory Remedies

Date: Jul 20, 1967

Mandamus Jurisdiction in Ohio: Upholding Original Jurisdiction Despite Statutory Remedies Introduction The case of The State, Ex Rel. Pressley vs. Industrial Commission of Ohio, adjudicated by the...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Ultimate Facts in Technical Litigation

Date: Jul 6, 1967

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Ultimate Facts in Technical Litigation Introduction The case of McKay Machine Co., Appellant, v. Rodman, Appellee (11 Ohio St. 2d 77, 1967) presents a pivotal...

Reaffirming Jury's Discretion in Evidence and Witness Credibility: THE STATE OF OHIO v. DEHASS

Date: Jun 1, 1967

Reaffirming Jury's Discretion in Evidence and Witness Credibility: THE STATE OF OHIO v. DEHASS Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. DeHass (10 Ohio St. 2d 230, 1967), the Supreme...

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Jurisdictional Standards in Postconviction Proceedings: State v. Perry (1967)

Date: May 4, 1967

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Jurisdictional Standards in Postconviction Proceedings: State v. Perry (1967) Introduction State of Ohio, Appellee v. Perry, Appellant and related appeals (10 Ohio St....

Res Judicata and Statute of Limitations: Insights from LABARBERA v. BATSCH

Date: Apr 20, 1967

Res Judicata and Statute of Limitations: Insights from LABARBERA v. BATSCH Introduction The case of LABARBERA v. BATSCH, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on April 19, 1967, addresses the...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Pretrial Discovery Depositions in Criminal Cases

Date: Mar 23, 1967

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Pretrial Discovery Depositions in Criminal Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The State, ex rel. Jackman et al. v. Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County et al.,...

Jury Trial Limitations in Misdemeanor DUI Cases: Insights from City of Mentor v. Giordano

Date: Mar 16, 1967

Jury Trial Limitations in Misdemeanor DUI Cases: Insights from City of Mentor v. Giordano Case: City of Mentor, Appellee v. Giordano, Appellant. Reporter: 9 Ohio St. 2d 140 Court: Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Voluntary Statements by Law Enforcement Officers: Ohio Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent in State v. Hymore

Date: Mar 2, 1967

Admissibility of Voluntary Statements by Law Enforcement Officers: Ohio Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent in State of Ohio v. Hymore Introduction The case of State of Ohio v. Hymore, decided by...

Mandamus and Adequate Legal Remedies: Insights from State, ex rel. Sibarco Corp. v. City of Berea

Date: Jul 7, 1966

Mandamus and Adequate Legal Remedies: Insights from State, ex rel. Sibarco Corp. v. City of Berea Introduction The case of State, ex rel. Sibarco Corp. et al. v. City of Berea et al., decided by the...

Expanding Product Liability: Implied Warranty without Privity in Ohio Law

Date: Jun 16, 1966

Expanding Product Liability: Implied Warranty without Privity in Ohio Law Introduction The case of LONZRICK, APPELLEE v. REPUBLIC STEEL CORP. (6 Ohio St. 2d 227), decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

State v. Woodards: Affirmation of Defendant's Rights and Trial Court Discretion

Date: Mar 31, 1966

State v. Woodards: Affirmation of Defendant's Rights and Trial Court Discretion Introduction Case: The State of Ohio, Appellee v. Woodards, Appellant. Court: Supreme Court of Ohio. Date: March 30,...