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.
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Walpole v. Walpolegreen1 sentence2025Walpole v. Walpole, 2013-Ohio-3529, ¶ 33 (8th Dist.). {¶ 32} Husband's argument, however, raises a more nuanced question. | 1 | 1 |
Culler v. Marc Glassman, Inc.green1 sentence2017Cuyahoga 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. | 1 | 1 |
Champion Contracting v. Valley City Post, Unpublished Decision (6-30-2004)green1 sentence2016Medina No. 03CA0092-M, 2004-Ohio-3406, ¶ 25 (“a party cannot claim that both an express contract and a quasi-contract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. | 1 | 1 |
Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Products, Inc.green2 sentences2016In 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 | 1 | 1 |
Galanis v. Lyons & Truittgreen1 sentence2016In 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 | 1 | 1 |
Rocha v. Salsbury, Unpublished Decision (5-26-2006)green1 sentence2014Trumbull 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Carroll Weir Funeral Home, Inc. v. Millergreen | 1 | 1 |
| GTE Automatic Electric, Inc. v. ARC Industries, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Industries of Ohio, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc.
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2 sentences2024Co. 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. | 3 | 2007–2024 |
Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York City
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2 sentences2024Co. 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. | 3 | 2007–2024 |
State ex rel. Hicks v. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Commrs.
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2 sentences2025“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. | 2 | 2022–2025 |
State ex rel. Peeples v. Anderson
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2 sentences2022Peeples 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. | 2 | 2022–2022 |
Doddridge v. Fitzpatrick
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2 sentences2003Appellant 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 | 2 | 2003–2006 |
Ohio Valley Radiology Associates, Inc. v. Ohio Valley Hospital Ass'n
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2 sentences2003Assn. (1986), 28 Ohio St.3d 118 , 121 . 2000Ohio Valley Radiology , supra . | 2 | 2000–2003 |
State v. Jones
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1 sentence2026"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 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Bonnell (Slip Opinion)
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1 sentence2026"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 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Jones (Slip Opinion)
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1 sentence2025“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 | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Marcum (Slip Opinion)
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1 sentence2025(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). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State ex rel. Hicks v. Clermont Cty Bd. of Commrs.
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1 sentence2022(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. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State ex rel. Beacon Journal Publishing Co. v. Waters
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2 sentences2022Beacon 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. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Altman v. Parker
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1 sentence2022At 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 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Hall v. Silver
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1 sentence2021Summit 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. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Stark County Bar Ass'n v. Miller
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1 sentence2021But 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. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Hoyt v. Hoyt
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1 sentence2021But 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. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Greeley v. Miami Valley Maintenance Contractors, Inc.
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2 sentences2019We 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. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Suki v. Blume
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2 sentences2017Suki 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. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Adams
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2 sentences2016“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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Archacki v. Regional Transit Authority
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1 sentence2016Id. 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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Blakemore v. Blakemore
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2 sentences2016“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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Johnson
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2 sentences2014State 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. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining
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1 sentence2013Kala 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. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Harshaw v. Farrell green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Kala v. Aluminum Smelting & Refining Co.
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2 sentences2013Kala 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. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Citizens Federal Bank, F.S.B. v. Brickler green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Hrabak v. Collins green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Antonopoulos v. Eisner green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Boster v. C & M Service, Inc. green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| JAMES RIVER MANAGEMENT CO., INC. v. Kehoe green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| State ex rel. Gyurcsik v. Angelotta green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Ford Motor Credit v. Foster, Unpublished Decision (11-17-2005) green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Bransky v. Shahrokhi, Unpublished Decision (1-13-2005) green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Miller v. Lint green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Jefferson Place Condominium Assn. v. Naples green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Davis v. Immediate Medical Services, Inc. green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Colley v. Bazell green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Long v. Bartlett green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Harvey v. Mynatt neutral | 1 | 1998–1998 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.