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39 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2025 3 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Lester v. Leuckgreen2 sentences2025Nevertheless, the allegation asserts the trial court committed “plain error.” {¶22} “The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to [her alleged] prejudice, [she] is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be PAGE 5 OF 12 Case No. 2025-P-0009 noted.” Lester v. Leuck, 142 Ohio St. 91, 92 (1943), quoting State v. Kollar, 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91 (1915). {¶23} In State v. Barnes, 2 2025Hence, we review the issue for plain error. {¶10} “‘The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be noted.’” Lester v. Leuck, 142 Ohio St. 91, 92 (1943), quoting State v. Kollar, 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91 (1915). | 8 | 8 |
State v. Shanegreen2 sentences2007State v. Shane (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 630 . *Page 4 {¶ 11} The decision to include a particular jury instruction is a matter within the sound discretion of the trial court. 2006See State v. Shane (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 630 , 631 , 590 N.E.2d 272 ; State v. Melchior (1978), 56 Ohio St.2d 15 , 20-21 , 381 N.E.2d 195 . {¶ 34} A claim of self-defense requires evidence that the defendant was not at fault in creating the situation giving rise to the affray, that he had a bona fide belief that he was in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that his only means of escape was by the use of force, and that he did not violate any duty to retreat or avoid the danger. | 3 | 4 |
State v. Sappgreen2 sentences2012State v. Sapp, 105 Ohio St.3d 104 , 2002–Ohio–7008, 822 N.E.2d 1239, ¶ 96 (if the record is sufficient to allow full review of the motion, there is no prejudice in the failure to state findings of fact under Crim.R. 12). 2012State v. Sapp, 105 Ohio St.3d 104 , 2002–Ohio–7008, 822 N.E.2d 1239, ¶ 96 (if the record is sufficient to allow full review of the motion, there is no prejudice in the failure to state findings of fact under Crim.R. 12). | 2 | 3 |
State v. Fenwickgreen2 sentences2001See, generally, State v. Fenwick (2001), 91 Ohio St.3d 1252, 1254-1255 , 745 N.E.2d 1046, 1047-1048 , dismissed as improvidently allowed (Moyer, C.J., dissenting). 2001See, generally, State v. Fenwick (2001), 91 Ohio St.3d 1252, 1254-1255 , 745 N.E.2d 1046, 1047-1048 , dismissed as improvidently allowed (Moyer, C.J., dissenting). | 2 | 2 |
Hoffman v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2017Arnold recognizes that a trial court should require a witness to answer questions only if " 'it clearly appears to the court that [the proponent of the privilege] is mistaken.' " Id. at ¶ 45, quoting Hoffman at 486, 71 S.Ct. 814 . {¶ 22} Furthermore, if a trial court commits error in failing to sufficiently delve into a witness's purported fear of incrimination, an appellate court must still affirm the trial court's judgment if the state proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the trial court's inquiry was harmless. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Finegan v. Dunn
neutral
2 sentences2019It follows, therefore, that, for much graver reasons, a litigant cannot be permitted, either intentionally or unintentionally, to induce or mislead a court into the commission of an error and then procure a reversal of the judgment for an error for which he was actively responsible.” Licking County, Case No. 18-CA-45 35 Lester at 92-93, 50 N.E.2d 145 , quoting State v. Kollar, 142 Ohio St. 89, 91 , 49 N.E.2d 952 (1915). {¶87} Having failed to object when given the opportunity, Helfrich has waived all but plain error in the jurors viewing of the video evidence. {¶88} The Ohio Supreme Court has 2019It follows, therefore, that, for much graver reasons, a litigant cannot be permitted, either intentionally or unintentionally, to induce or mislead a court into the commission of an error and then procure a reversal of the judgment for an error for which he was actively responsible.” Licking County, Case No. 18-CA-45 35 Lester at 92-93, 50 N.E.2d 145 , quoting State v. Kollar, 142 Ohio St. 89, 91 , 49 N.E.2d 952 (1915). {¶87} Having failed to object when given the opportunity, Helfrich has waived all but plain error in the jurors viewing of the video evidence. {¶88} The Ohio Supreme Court has | 9 | 2007–2019 |
In Re Edwards
green
2 sentences2006We agree with In re Edwards that the court commits error in failing to comply with Juv.R. 35(B) when it does not follow these requirements. (1996), 117 Ohio App.3d 108 , 112 , 690 N.E.2d 22 , 24-25." Id. at 507-508. {Para; 19} In In re Mulholland (Apr. 30 2002), 7th Dist, No. 01-C.A.-108, this court similarly reversed the imposition of a previously suspended sentence. 2006We agree with In re Edwards that the court commits error in failing to comply with Juv.R. 35(B) when it does not follow these requirements. (1996), 117 Ohio App.3d 108 , 112 , 690 N.E.2d 22 , 24-25." Id. at 507-508. {Para; 19} In In re Mulholland (Apr. 30 2002), 7th Dist, No. 01-C.A.-108, this court similarly reversed the imposition of a previously suspended sentence. | 2 | 1999–2006 |
State v. Melchior
green
2 sentences2006See State v. Shane (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 630 , 631 , 590 N.E.2d 272 ; State v. Melchior (1978), 56 Ohio St.2d 15 , 20-21 , 381 N.E.2d 195 . {¶ 34} A claim of self-defense requires evidence that the defendant was not at fault in creating the situation giving rise to the affray, that he had a bona fide belief that he was in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that his only means of escape was by the use of force, and that he did not violate any duty to retreat or avoid the danger. 2006See State v. Shane (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 630 , 631 , 590 N.E.2d 272 ; State v. Melchior (1978), 56 Ohio St.2d 15 , 20-21 , 381 N.E.2d 195 . {¶ 34} A claim of self-defense requires evidence that the defendant was not at fault in creating the situation giving rise to the affray, that he had a bona fide belief that he was in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that his only means of escape was by the use of force, and that he did not violate any duty to retreat or avoid the danger. | 2 | 1999–2006 |
State ex rel. Johnson v. Ohio Adult Parole Auth.
neutral
2 sentences2002Johnson v. Ohio Adult Parole Auth., 95 Ohio St.3d 463 , 2002-Ohio-2481 , 768 N.E.2d 1176 . {¶123} In State v. Kollar (1915), 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 , this court held: {¶124} “The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be noted. {¶125} “It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litigant c 2002Johnson v. Ohio Adult Parole Auth., 95 Ohio St.3d 463 , 2002-Ohio-2481 , 768 N.E.2d 1176 . {¶ 123} ■ In State v. Kollar (1915), 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 , this court held: {¶ 124} “The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be noted. {¶ 125} “It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litig | 2 | 2002–2002 |
State ex rel. Johnson v. Ohio Adult Parole Authority
neutral
2 sentences2002Johnson v. Ohio Adult Parole Auth., 95 Ohio St.3d 463 , 2002-Ohio-2481 , 768 N.E.2d 1176 . {¶123} In State v. Kollar (1915), 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 , this court held: {¶124} “The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be noted. {¶125} “It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litigant c 2002Johnson v. Ohio Adult Parole Auth., 95 Ohio St.3d 463 , 2002-Ohio-2481 , 768 N.E.2d 1176 . {¶ 123} ■ In State v. Kollar (1915), 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 , this court held: {¶ 124} “The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be noted. {¶ 125} “It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litig | 2 | 2002–2002 |
State v. Barnes
green
1 sentence2025Nevertheless, the allegation asserts the trial court committed “plain error.” {¶22} “The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to [her alleged] prejudice, [she] is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be PAGE 5 OF 12 Case No. 2025-P-0009 noted.” Lester v. Leuck, 142 Ohio St. 91, 92 (1943), quoting State v. Kollar, 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91 (1915). {¶23} In State v. Barnes, 2 | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Sheild
green
1 sentence2021It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litigant cannot be permitted, either intentionally or unintentionally, to induce or mislead a court into the commission of an error and then procure a reversal of the judgment for an error for which he was actively responsible.” Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, 98 Ohio St.3d 77 , 2002-Ohio-7113 , 781 N.E.2d 121, ¶ 124-125 , quoting State v. Kollar, 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 (1915). {¶9} A.B. invited the errors complained of on appeal. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
green
2 sentences2021It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litigant cannot be permitted, either intentionally or unintentionally, to induce or mislead a court into the commission of an error and then procure a reversal of the judgment for an error for which he was actively responsible.” Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, 98 Ohio St.3d 77 , 2002-Ohio-7113 , 781 N.E.2d 121, ¶ 124-125 , quoting State v. Kollar, 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 (1915). {¶9} A.B. invited the errors complained of on appeal. 2021It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litigant cannot be permitted, either intentionally or unintentionally, to induce or mislead a court into the commission of an error and then procure a reversal of the judgment for an error for which he was actively responsible.” Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, 98 Ohio St.3d 77 , 2002-Ohio-7113 , 781 N.E.2d 121, ¶ 124-125 , quoting State v. Kollar, 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91, 112 N.E. 196 (1915). {¶9} A.B. invited the errors complained of on appeal. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Gover
green
2 sentences2015Citing State v. Gover, 71 Ohio St.3d 577 , 645 N.E.2d 1246 (1995), he maintains that, when a trial court commits an error that deprives a defendant of his right to appeal his conviction, a new sentencing judgment must be issued so that the running of the thirty-day period for filing a direct appeal can begin anew. {¶9} In Gover, the trial court informed the defendant of his right to appeal his conviction at the sentencing hearing. 2015Citing State v. Gover, 71 Ohio St.3d 577 , 645 N.E.2d 1246 (1995), he maintains that, when a trial court commits an error that deprives a defendant of his right to appeal his conviction, a new sentencing judgment must be issued so that the running of the thirty-day period for filing a direct appeal can begin anew. {¶9} In Gover, the trial court informed the defendant of his right to appeal his conviction at the sentencing hearing. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Hal Artz Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co.
green
2 sentences2008R. 32(A), resentencing is required unless the error is invited *Page 7 error or harmless error." Id. paragraph three of the syllabus. {¶ 19} Under the doctrine of invited error, a litigant may not "take advantage of an error which he himself invited or induced." Hal Artz Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co. (1986), 28 Ohio St.3d 20 , 502 N.E.2d 590 , paragraph one of the syllabus. {¶ 20} As the Ohio Supreme Court declared: "The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then a 2008R. 32(A), resentencing is required unless the error is invited *Page 7 error or harmless error." Id. paragraph three of the syllabus. {¶ 19} Under the doctrine of invited error, a litigant may not "take advantage of an error which he himself invited or induced." Hal Artz Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co. (1986), 28 Ohio St.3d 20 , 502 N.E.2d 590 , paragraph one of the syllabus. {¶ 20} As the Ohio Supreme Court declared: "The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then a | 1 | 2008–2008 |
State v. Mathis
green
1 sentence2007State v. Mathis , 109 Ohio St.3d 54 , 2006-Ohio-0855 , at ¶ 26. {¶ 45} Wallace contends that a trial court commits error when it gives reasons in support of its sentence, since it is not longer statutorily required to do so. | 1 | 2007–2007 |
United States v. Vonn
green
2 sentences2006United States v. Vonn (2002), 535 U.S. 55 , 122 S.Ct. 1043 , 152 L.Ed.2d 90 . 2006United States v. Vonn (2002), 535 U.S. 55 , 122 S.Ct. 1043 , 152 L.Ed.2d 90 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Blakemore v. Blakemore
green
2 sentences2005Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 , 50 OBR 481, 450 N.E.2d 1140 . 2005Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 , 50 OBR 481, 450 N.E.2d 1140 . | 1 | 2005–2005 |
City of Fostoria v. Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Ass'n
green
1 sentence2005In State v. Kollar (1915), 93 Ohio St. 89 , 91 , 112 , this court held: {¶ 52} "`The law imposes upon every litigant the duty of vigilance in the trial of a case, and even where the trial court commits an error to his prejudice, he is required then and there to challenge the attention of the court to that error, by excepting thereto, and upon failure of the court to correct the same to cause his exceptions to be noted. {¶ 53} "`It follows therefore that, for much graver reasons, a litigant cannot be permitted, either intentionally or unintentionally, to induce or mislead a court into the commi | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Cope v. Metropolitan Life Insurance
green
2 sentences2004Cope, 82 Ohio St.3d at 430 , 696 N.E.2d 1001 , quoting 1966 Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3); Hamilton, 82 Ohio St.3d at 86 , 694 N.E.2d 442 ; Baughman, 88 Ohio St.3d at 490 , 727 N.E.2d 1265 . 2004Cope, 82 Ohio St.3d at 430 , 696 N.E.2d 1001 , quoting 1966 Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3); Hamilton, 82 Ohio St.3d at 86 , 694 N.E.2d 442 ; Baughman, 88 Ohio St.3d at 490 , 727 N.E.2d 1265 . | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Hamilton v. Ohio Savings Bank
green
2 sentences2004Cope, 82 Ohio St.3d at 430 , 696 N.E.2d 1001 , quoting 1966 Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3); Hamilton, 82 Ohio St.3d at 86 , 694 N.E.2d 442 ; Baughman, 88 Ohio St.3d at 490 , 727 N.E.2d 1265 . 2004Cope, 82 Ohio St.3d at 430 , 696 N.E.2d 1001 , quoting 1966 Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3); Hamilton, 82 Ohio St.3d at 86 , 694 N.E.2d 442 ; Baughman, 88 Ohio St.3d at 490 , 727 N.E.2d 1265 . | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Baughman v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
green
2 sentences2004Cope, 82 Ohio St.3d at 430 , 696 N.E.2d 1001 , quoting 1966 Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3); Hamilton, 82 Ohio St.3d at 86 , 694 N.E.2d 442 ; Baughman, 88 Ohio St.3d at 490 , 727 N.E.2d 1265 . 2004Cope, 82 Ohio St.3d at 430 , 696 N.E.2d 1001 , quoting 1966 Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3); Hamilton, 82 Ohio St.3d at 86 , 694 N.E.2d 442 ; Baughman, 88 Ohio St.3d at 490 , 727 N.E.2d 1265 . | 1 | 2004–2004 |
State v. Nutter
green
1 sentence2003State v. Nutter (1970), 22 Ohio St.2d 116 . | 1 | 2003–2003 |
City of Dayton v. Combs
green
1 sentence1999Dayton v. Combs (1993), 94 Ohio App.3d 291 , 295-306 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
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.