Ohio Case Commentaries

Affirmed Convictions in Swiger et al. v. State of Ohio: Establishing Precedents on Proximate Cause and Constitutional Rights

Date: Feb 17, 1966

Affirmed Convictions in Swiger et al. v. State of Ohio: Establishing Precedents on Proximate Cause and Constitutional Rights Introduction The case of State of Ohio v. Swiger, Bellamy, and Miller...

Limits of Statutory Validation in Defectively Executed Leases: Delfino v. Paul Davies Chevrolet, Inc.

Date: Jun 24, 1965

Limits of Statutory Validation in Defectively Executed Leases: Delfino v. Paul Davies Chevrolet, Inc. Introduction Delfino v. Paul Davies Chevrolet, Inc., 2 Ohio St. 2d 282 (1965), is a landmark case...

Duty of Care for Shopping Center Owners: Establishing Reasonable Sidewalk Safety Standards

Date: Jun 24, 1965

Duty of Care for Shopping Center Owners: Establishing Reasonable Sidewalk Safety Standards Introduction In the landmark case of Smith, Adm., Appellee v. United Properties, Inc., Appellant and...

Compulsion of Spousal Testimony in Assault Cases: Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: Apr 2, 1964

Compulsion of Spousal Testimony in Assault Cases: Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Antill, decided on April 1, 1964, the Supreme Court of...

Uniform Property Tax Assessment Based on True Market Value: Analysis of THE STATE EX REL. THE PARK INVESTMENT CO. v. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS ET AL.

Date: Jan 23, 1964

Uniform Property Tax Assessment Based on True Market Value In-Depth Commentary on THE STATE EX REL. THE PARK INVESTMENT CO. v. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS ET AL. (175 Ohio St. 410) Introduction THE STATE EX...

Slater v. Motorists Mutual Insurance Co.: Defining Insurer's Good Faith Obligations

Date: Dec 29, 1962

Slater v. Motorists Mutual Insurance Co.: Defining Insurer's Good Faith Obligations Introduction The case of Slater v. Motorists Mutual Insurance Company (174 Ohio St. 148) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Undue Influence in Will Contests: West v. Henry Establishes Rigorous Standards for Invalidating Wills

Date: Jul 6, 1962

Undue Influence in Will Contests: West v. Henry Establishes Rigorous Standards for Invalidating Wills Introduction The case of West et al. v. Henry et al. (173 Ohio St. 498), adjudicated by the...

State of Ohio v. Glaros: Upholding Statutory Requirements in Jury Impanelment

Date: Mar 31, 1960

State of Ohio v. Glaros: Upholding Statutory Requirements in Jury Impanelment Introduction In the landmark case State of Ohio v. Glaros, 170 Ohio St. 471 (1960), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a...

Reaffirming Probable Cause Standards in Malicious Prosecution Claims: Rogers v. Barbèra

Date: Jan 14, 1960

Reaffirming Probable Cause Standards in Malicious Prosecution Claims: Rogers v. Barbèra Introduction The case of Rogers v. Barbèra, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on January 13, 1960, addresses...

Henry's Cafe, Inc. v. Board of Liquor Control: Defining Judicial Authority in Liquor License Revocations

Date: Dec 31, 1959

Henry's Cafe, Inc. v. Board of Liquor Control: Defining Judicial Authority in Liquor License Revocations Introduction Henry's Cafe, Inc. v. Board of Liquor Control is a landmark decision handed down...

Limits on Imputed Negligence in Joint Enterprise Among Police Officers and Emergency Vehicle Protocols

Date: Apr 30, 1959

Limits on Imputed Negligence in Joint Enterprise Among Police Officers and Emergency Vehicle Protocols Introduction In the landmark case Parton v. Weilnau (169 Ohio St. 145), decided by the Supreme...

Enforcement of Unpaid Child Support: Lump-Sum Judgment Affirmed in Smith v. Smith

Date: Jan 29, 1959

Enforcement of Unpaid Child Support: Lump-Sum Judgment Affirmed in Smith v. Smith Introduction The case of Smith, Appellee v. Smith, Appellant (168 Ohio St. 447) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Local Self-Government Authority in Civil Service Appointments: Analysis of CANADA v. PHILLIPS

Date: Jul 10, 1958

Local Self-Government Authority in Civil Service Appointments: Analysis of CANADA v. PHILLIPS Introduction In the landmark case THE STATE, EX REL. CANADA, APPELLANT v. PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC...

Expansion of Express Warranty Claims to Ultimate Consumers Without Privity: Rogers v. Toni Home Permanent Co.

Date: Jan 30, 1958

Expansion of Express Warranty Claims to Ultimate Consumers Without Privity: Rogers v. Toni Home Permanent Co. Introduction The case of Rogers v. Toni Home Permanent Co., adjudicated by the Supreme...

Legitimizing Municipal Police Power: Analysis of Benjamin v. City of Columbus (1957)

Date: Dec 19, 1957

Legitimizing Municipal Police Power: Analysis of Benjamin v. City of Columbus (1957) Introduction The case of Benjamin et al. v. City of Columbus et al., Ferguson et al., decided by the Supreme Court...

Appealability of Probate Court Orders under Section 2117.07: In re Estate of Wyckoff

Date: May 9, 1957

Appealability of Probate Court Orders under Section 2117.07: In re Estate of Wyckoff Introduction The case In re Estate of Wyckoff: Gill, Admr., Appellee v. Gordon, Admr., Appellant (166 Ohio St....

Supreme Court of Ohio Upholds Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Powers and Procedural Amendments in State v. Morse (1956)

Date: Dec 6, 1956

Supreme Court of Ohio Upholds Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Powers and Procedural Amendments in State v. Morse et al. (1956) Introduction The case of THE STATE, EX REL. MICHAELS, APPELLANT v....

Supreme Court of Ohio Affirms Municipal Authority Over Truck Traffic Regulation

Date: Apr 5, 1956

Supreme Court of Ohio Affirms Municipal Authority Over Truck Traffic Regulation Introduction The case of Perkins v. Village of Quaker City et al. (165 Ohio St. 120) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Priority of Liens Through Proper Mortgage Execution: Insights from Citizens National Bank v. Denison et al.

Date: Mar 22, 1956

Establishing Priority of Liens Through Proper Mortgage Execution: Insights from Citizens National Bank v. Denison et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Citizens National Bank in Zanesville v....

Houh v. Peth: Establishing the Right of Privacy in Debt Collection Practices

Date: Mar 15, 1956

Houh v. Peth: Establishing the Right of Privacy in Debt Collection Practices Introduction Houh v. Peth, decided on March 14, 1956, by the Supreme Court of Ohio, marks a pivotal moment in Ohio's legal...