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default hearing in Ohio

41 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2026 13 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Walpole v. Walpolegreen
ohioctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Walpole v. Walpole, 2013-Ohio-3529, ¶ 33 (8th Dist.). {¶ 32} Husband's argument, however, raises a more nuanced question.

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Culler v. Marc Glassman, Inc.green
ohioctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Cuyahoga No. 101386, 2014-Ohio-5434, ¶ 17 (“[Counsel] has a general duty to check the docket and keep himself current regarding the status of the case.”). {¶14} The Dlugolinskis now argue that because they did not receive the Franceses’ letter, they therefore did not have notice of the default hearing as required by Civ.R. 55 and a court order.

11
Champion Contracting v. Valley City Post, Unpublished Decision (6-30-2004)green
ohioctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Medina No. 03CA0092-M, 2004-Ohio-3406, ¶ 25 (“a party cannot claim that both an express contract and a quasi-contract exist over the same subject matter”). {¶30} A default hearing is not required for liquidated damages as such damages “‘can be determined with exactness from the agreement between the parties or by arithmetical process or by the application of definite rules of law.”’ Faulkner v. Integrated Servs.

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Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Products, Inc.green
la · 1979 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In support of this argument, disciplinary counsel relies on the following holding of the Indiana Supreme Court: “ ‘[Ojnly one contingency fee should be paid by the client, the amount of the fee to be determined according to the highest ethical contingency percentage to which the client contractually agreed [and] * * * that fee should in turn be allocated between or among the various attorneys involved in handling the claim in question.’ ” (Brackets and ellipsis sic.) Galanis v. Lyons & Truitt, 715 N.E.2d 858, 863 (Ind.1999), quoting Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Prods., Inc., 373 So.2d 102, 118 (La.1

2016In support of this argument, disciplinary counsel relies on the following holding of the Indiana Supreme Court: “ ‘[Ojnly one contingency fee should be paid by the client, the amount of the fee to be determined according to the highest ethical contingency percentage to which the client contractually agreed [and] * * * that fee should in turn be allocated between or among the various attorneys involved in handling the claim in question.’ ” (Brackets and ellipsis sic.) Galanis v. Lyons & Truitt, 715 N.E.2d 858, 863 (Ind.1999), quoting Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Prods., Inc., 373 So.2d 102, 118 (La.1

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Galanis v. Lyons & Truittgreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In support of this argument, disciplinary counsel relies on the following holding of the Indiana Supreme Court: “ ‘[Ojnly one contingency fee should be paid by the client, the amount of the fee to be determined according to the highest ethical contingency percentage to which the client contractually agreed [and] * * * that fee should in turn be allocated between or among the various attorneys involved in handling the claim in question.’ ” (Brackets and ellipsis sic.) Galanis v. Lyons & Truitt, 715 N.E.2d 858, 863 (Ind.1999), quoting Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Prods., Inc., 373 So.2d 102, 118 (La.1

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Rocha v. Salsbury, Unpublished Decision (5-26-2006)green
ohioctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Trumbull No. 2007-T-0086, 2008-Ohio- 1023, ¶15 (defendant who failed to answer complaint entitled to relief from default judgment pursuant to Civ.R. 60(B)(5) since she appeared at the default hearing); Rocha, supra, at ¶20 (collecting cases). {¶35} In this case, there were negotiations between the parties and their counsel prior to the initiation of the action; the Accettolas’ counsel sent a courtesy copy of the complaint and discovery to counsel for Big Sky; Big Sky moved to file an answer instanter the same day as the trial court entered default judgment.

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Carroll Weir Funeral Home, Inc. v. Millergreen
ohio · 1965 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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GTE Automatic Electric, Inc. v. ARC Industries, Inc.green
ohio · 1976 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Industries of Ohio, Inc.green
ohio · 1984 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (39)

CaseCitedYears
Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc. green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2024Co. v. New York City, 438 U.S. 7 Case No. 2023-P-0062 104, 98 S.Ct. 2646 , 57 L.Ed.2d 631 (1978).”’ Lingle v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (2005), 544 U.S. 528, 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 , 161 L.Ed.2d 876 .” Shelly Materials at ¶ 18 . {¶25} “The default standard of Penn Cent. with respect to ‘partial’ regulatory taking demands an analysis different from the analysis for a total taking, because after the partial regulatory taking, the remaining property still has value.

2024Co. v. New York City, 438 U.S. 7 Case No. 2023-P-0062 104, 98 S.Ct. 2646 , 57 L.Ed.2d 631 (1978).”’ Lingle v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (2005), 544 U.S. 528, 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 , 161 L.Ed.2d 876 .” Shelly Materials at ¶ 18 . {¶25} “The default standard of Penn Cent. with respect to ‘partial’ regulatory taking demands an analysis different from the analysis for a total taking, because after the partial regulatory taking, the remaining property still has value.

32007–2024
Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York City green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2024Co. v. New York City, 438 U.S. 7 Case No. 2023-P-0062 104, 98 S.Ct. 2646 , 57 L.Ed.2d 631 (1978).”’ Lingle v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (2005), 544 U.S. 528, 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 , 161 L.Ed.2d 876 .” Shelly Materials at ¶ 18 . {¶25} “The default standard of Penn Cent. with respect to ‘partial’ regulatory taking demands an analysis different from the analysis for a total taking, because after the partial regulatory taking, the remaining property still has value.

2024Co. v. New York City, 438 U.S. 7 Case No. 2023-P-0062 104, 98 S.Ct. 2646 , 57 L.Ed.2d 631 (1978).”’ Lingle v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (2005), 544 U.S. 528, 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 , 161 L.Ed.2d 876 .” Shelly Materials at ¶ 18 . {¶25} “The default standard of Penn Cent. with respect to ‘partial’ regulatory taking demands an analysis different from the analysis for a total taking, because after the partial regulatory taking, the remaining property still has value.

32007–2024
State ex rel. Hicks v. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Commrs. green
ohio · 2022
2 sentences

2025“However, no construction of the OMA, even a liberal one, changes the default rule that a plaintiff alleging violations of the OMA bears the burden of proving the violations.” Hicks at id.

2022Bd. of Commrs., Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-4237 .] Open Meetings Act—R.C. 121.22—R.C. 121.22 requires public bodies in Ohio to conduct all deliberations on official business in meetings that are open to the public—No construction of the Open Meetings Act changes the default rule that a plaintiff alleging violations of the act bears the burden of proving the violations—Court of appeals’ judgment affirming trial court’s award of summary judgment and attorney fees to plaintiff reversed, and cause remanded to the trial court.

22022–2025
State ex rel. Peeples v. Anderson green
ohio · 1995
2 sentences

2022Peeples v. Anderson, 73 Ohio St.3d 559, 560 , 653 N.E.2d 371 (1995).6 {¶ 40} In this case, the trial court did not give Woods notice that it could sua sponte dismiss his complaint against the non-answering defendants at the default hearing.

2022Peeples v. Anderson, 73 Ohio St.3d 559, 560 , 653 N.E.2d 371 (1995).6 {¶ 40} In this case, the trial court did not give Woods notice that it could sua sponte dismiss his complaint against the non-answering defendants at the default hearing.

22022–2022
Doddridge v. Fitzpatrick green
ohio · 1978
2 sentences

2003Appellant contends that his mistake in believing he did not need to appear for the default hearing resulted in the default judgment. {¶ 16} In evaluating excusable neglect, the Ohio Supreme Court has stated: "In our view, the concept of `excusable neglect' must be construed in keeping with the proposition that Civ.R. 60(B)(1) is a remedial rule to be liberally construed, while bearing in mind that Civ.R. 60(B) constitutes an attempt to `strike a proper balance between the conflicting principles that litigation must be brought to an end and justice should be done.' Wright Miller, Federal Practi

2003Appellant contends that his mistake in believing he did not need to appear for the default hearing resulted in the default judgment. {¶ 16} In evaluating excusable neglect, the Ohio Supreme Court has stated: "In our view, the concept of `excusable neglect' must be construed in keeping with the proposition that Civ.R. 60(B)(1) is a remedial rule to be liberally construed, while bearing in mind that Civ.R. 60(B) constitutes an attempt to `strike a proper balance between the conflicting principles that litigation must be brought to an end and justice should be done.' Wright Miller, Federal Practi

22003–2006
Ohio Valley Radiology Associates, Inc. v. Ohio Valley Hospital Ass'n green
ohio · 1986
2 sentences

2003Assn. (1986), 28 Ohio St.3d 118 , 121 .

2000Ohio Valley Radiology , supra .

22000–2003
State v. Jones green
ohio · 2022
1 sentence

2026"In order to impose consecutive terms of imprisonment, a trial court is required to make the findings mandated by R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) at the sentencing hearing and incorporate its findings into its sentencing entry, but it has no obligation to state reasons to support its findings." State v. Bonnell, 2014-Ohio-3177, ¶ 37 . {¶ 34} In support of his argument, Heath cites State v. Jones, 2022-Ohio-4485 .

12026–2026
State v. Bonnell (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2014
1 sentence

2026"In order to impose consecutive terms of imprisonment, a trial court is required to make the findings mandated by R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) at the sentencing hearing and incorporate its findings into its sentencing entry, but it has no obligation to state reasons to support its findings." State v. Bonnell, 2014-Ohio-3177, ¶ 37 . {¶ 34} In support of his argument, Heath cites State v. Jones, 2022-Ohio-4485 .

12026–2026
State v. Jones (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2020
1 sentence

2025“Nothing in R.C. 2953.08(G)(2) permits an appellate court to independently weigh the evidence in the record and substitute its judgment for that of the trial court concerning the sentence that best reflects compliance with R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” State v. Jones, 2020-Ohio-6729, ¶ 42 , also at ¶ 39 (“R.C. 2953.08(G)(2)(b) … does not provide a basis 12 Case No. 2024-T-0088 for an appellate court to modify or vacate a sentence based on its view that the sentence is not supported by the record under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12”). {¶30} Scott’s first argument under this assignment of error is that

12025–2025
State v. Marcum (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2016
1 sentence

2025(C)(4) of section 2929.14 . . . [or] [t]hat the sentence is otherwise contrary to law.” Id.; State v. Marcum, 2016-Ohio-1002, ¶ 1 . 9 Case No. 2024-T-0091 {¶23} Under this assignment, Hiles first argues that the trial court failed to “consider the proportionality of the need for consecutive sentences and the danger Appellant poses to the public,” a required finding to order consecutive sentences. {¶24} The default rule in Ohio is that “a prison term . . . shall be served concurrently with any other prison term . . . imposed.” R.C. 2929.41(A).

12025–2025
State ex rel. Hicks v. Clermont Cty Bd. of Commrs. green
· 2021
1 sentence

2022(No. 2021-0611—Submitted April 26, 2022—Decided December 1, 2022.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Clermont County, No. CA2020-06-032, 2021-Ohio-998 . __________________ SUPREME COURT OF OHIO FISCHER, J. {¶ 1} Ohio’s Open Meetings Act, R.C. 121.22 (“the OMA”), requires public bodies in Ohio to conduct all deliberations on official business in meetings that are open to the public.

12022–2022
State ex rel. Beacon Journal Publishing Co. v. Waters green
ohio · 1993
2 sentences

2022Beacon Journal Publishing Co. v. Waters, 67 Ohio St.3d 321, 324 , 617 N.E.2d 1110 (1993). {¶ 51} The default rule then, is that there is a clear legal right to access court records and no court rule, whether of superintendence or of practice or procedure, can abridge or modify that substantive right.

2022Beacon Journal Publishing Co. v. Waters, 67 Ohio St.3d 321, 324 , 617 N.E.2d 1110 (1993). {¶ 51} The default rule then, is that there is a clear legal right to access court records and no court rule, whether of superintendence or of practice or procedure, can abridge or modify that substantive right.

12022–2022
Altman v. Parker green
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2022At its core, the conflicting testimony presented the trial court with the opportunity to assess the credibility of the witnesses. {¶21} In Altman, this court explained that the purpose of the evidentiary hearing was to afford the trial court an opportunity “to assess the credibility and persuasiveness of the evidence presented by Parker and the Altmans.” Altman, 2018- 7 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS Ohio-4583, 123 N.E.3d 382, at ¶ 15 .

12022–2022
Hall v. Silver neutral
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2021Summit No. 28798, 2018-Ohio-1706, ¶ 20 . {¶13} Mr. Maloof argues that the trial court erred when it granted a default judgment against him because he was not served with Mr. Hamrick’s motion for default or the court’s notice of the default hearing.

12021–2021
Stark County Bar Ass'n v. Miller green
ohio · 1990
1 sentence

2021But Hogan cited this court’s decision in Hoyt v. Hoyt, 53 Ohio St.3d 177 , 559 N.E.2d 1292 (1990), as supporting QDRO Group’s use of the coverture method as the default rule.

12021–2021
Hoyt v. Hoyt green
ohio · 1990
1 sentence

2021But Hogan cited this court’s decision in Hoyt v. Hoyt, 53 Ohio St.3d 177 , 559 N.E.2d 1292 (1990), as supporting QDRO Group’s use of the coverture method as the default rule.

12021–2021
Greeley v. Miami Valley Maintenance Contractors, Inc. green
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2019We first recognized the tort in 1990, holding that “[p]ublic policy warrants an exception to the employment-at-will doctrine when an employee is discharged or disciplined for a reason which is prohibited by statute.” Greeley, 49 Ohio St.3d 228 , 551 N.E.2d 981 , at paragraph one of the syllabus.

2019We first recognized the tort in 1990, holding that “[p]ublic policy warrants an exception to the employment-at-will doctrine when an employee is discharged or disciplined for a reason which is prohibited by statute.” Greeley, 49 Ohio St.3d 228 , 551 N.E.2d 981 , at paragraph one of the syllabus.

12019–2019
Suki v. Blume green
ohioctapp · 1983
2 sentences

2017Suki v. Blume, 9 Ohio App.3d 289, 291 , 459 N.E.2d 1311 (8th Dist.1983). {¶15} The record indicates that counsel for the Franceses sent notice of the default hearing via regular mail to the Dlugolinskis’ counsel at his office.

2017Suki v. Blume, 9 Ohio App.3d 289, 291 , 459 N.E.2d 1311 (8th Dist.1983). {¶15} The record indicates that counsel for the Franceses sent notice of the default hearing via regular mail to the Dlugolinskis’ counsel at his office.

12017–2017
State v. Adams green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2016“The term ‘abuse of discretion’ connotes more than an error of law or judgment; it implies that the court’s attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983), quoting State v. Adams, 62 Ohio St.2d 151 , 404 N.E.2d 144 (1980). {¶14} Smith argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it granted KeyBank’s motion for default judgment before the default hearing in August 2014.

2016“The term ‘abuse of discretion’ connotes more than an error of law or judgment; it implies that the court’s attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983), quoting State v. Adams, 62 Ohio St.2d 151 , 404 N.E.2d 144 (1980). {¶14} Smith argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it granted KeyBank’s motion for default judgment before the default hearing in August 2014.

12016–2016
Archacki v. Regional Transit Authority green
ohio · 1983
1 sentence

2016Id. at 15 . 9. {¶ 28} Here, the record shows Progressive had notice of the assessment of damages hearing on the default judgment against South’s estate, but did not attend.

12016–2016
Blakemore v. Blakemore green
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

2016“The term ‘abuse of discretion’ connotes more than an error of law or judgment; it implies that the court’s attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983), quoting State v. Adams, 62 Ohio St.2d 151 , 404 N.E.2d 144 (1980). {¶14} Smith argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it granted KeyBank’s motion for default judgment before the default hearing in August 2014.

2016“The term ‘abuse of discretion’ connotes more than an error of law or judgment; it implies that the court’s attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983), quoting State v. Adams, 62 Ohio St.2d 151 , 404 N.E.2d 144 (1980). {¶14} Smith argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it granted KeyBank’s motion for default judgment before the default hearing in August 2014.

12016–2016
State v. Johnson green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2014State v. Johnson, 128 Ohio St.3d 107 , 2010-Ohio-6301 , 942 N.E.2d 347 , ¶ 34.

2014State v. Johnson, 128 Ohio St.3d 107 , 2010-Ohio-6301 , 942 N.E.2d 347 , ¶ 34.

12014–2014
Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining green
ohio · 1998
1 sentence

2013Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining Co., Inc., 81 Ohio St.3d 1, 11 , 1998-Ohio-439 , 688 N.E.2d 258 . {¶12} Broyles alternatively argues on behalf of the Apontes that the limited scope of his prior representation of NY Mellon in this matter, covering a default hearing for NY Mellon's counsel of record, creates neither a conflict of interest, nor constitutes a violation of Prof.

12013–2013
Harshaw v. Farrell green
ohioctapp · 1977
12013–2013
Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining Co. green
ohio · 1998
2 sentences

2013Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining Co., Inc., 81 Ohio St.3d 1, 11 , 1998-Ohio-439 , 688 N.E.2d 258 . {¶12} Broyles alternatively argues on behalf of the Apontes that the limited scope of his prior representation of NY Mellon in this matter, covering a default hearing for NY Mellon's counsel of record, creates neither a conflict of interest, nor constitutes a violation of Prof.

2013Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining Co., Inc., 81 Ohio St.3d 1, 11 , 1998-Ohio-439 , 688 N.E.2d 258 . {¶12} Broyles alternatively argues on behalf of the Apontes that the limited scope of his prior representation of NY Mellon in this matter, covering a default hearing for NY Mellon's counsel of record, creates neither a conflict of interest, nor constitutes a violation of Prof.

12013–2013
Citizens Federal Bank, F.S.B. v. Brickler green
ohioctapp · 1996
12011–2011
Hrabak v. Collins green
ohioctapp · 1995
12011–2011
Antonopoulos v. Eisner green
ohioctapp · 1972
12011–2011
Boster v. C & M Service, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1994
12011–2011
JAMES RIVER MANAGEMENT CO., INC. v. Kehoe green
vaed · 2009
12010–2010
State ex rel. Gyurcsik v. Angelotta green
ohio · 1977
12008–2008
Ford Motor Credit v. Foster, Unpublished Decision (11-17-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
12007–2007
Bransky v. Shahrokhi, Unpublished Decision (1-13-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
12007–2007
Miller v. Lint green
ohio · 1980
12004–2004
Jefferson Place Condominium Assn. v. Naples green
ohioctapp · 1998
12004–2004
Davis v. Immediate Medical Services, Inc. green
ohio · 1997
12004–2004
Colley v. Bazell green
ohio · 1980
12003–2003
Long v. Bartlett green
ohioctapp · 1992
11998–1998
Harvey v. Mynatt neutral
ohioctapp · 1994
11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 149.43 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.41 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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