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deviation rule in Ohio

39 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1984–2026 7 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Papiernik v. Papiernikgreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, also, Papiernik v. Papiernik (1989), 45 Ohio St.3d 337, 345 , 544 N.E.2d 664, 672 ; and Restatement of Trusts 2d, at 273, Section 381. 8 The doctrine of deviation is distinguishable from the doctrine of cy pres in that the doctrine of deviation is applicable to both private and charitable trusts and it is concerned solely with the administration of the trust.

1997See, also, Papiernik v. Papiernik (1989), 45 Ohio St.3d 337, 345 , 544 N.E.2d 664, 672 ; and Restatement of Trusts 2d, at 273, Section 381. 8 The doctrine of deviation is distinguishable from the doctrine of cy pres in that the doctrine of deviation is applicable to both private and charitable trusts and it is concerned solely with the administration of the trust.

22
Daloia v. Franciscan Health System of Central Ohio, Inc.green
ohio · 1997 · cited in 6 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1998–2023
2 sentences

2009Ohio, Inc. (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 98, 107 , 679 N.E.2d 1084 (“Therefore, in applying the doctrine of deviation, a court cannot change the original charitable objective of the settlor or divert the bequest to an entity with a charitable purpose different from the purpose set forth in the trust instrument”); In re Trust of Lowry, 175 Ohio App.3d 107 , 2008-Ohio-517 , 885 N.E.2d 296, ¶ 21 (noting that when modifying a charitable trust under cy pres, “the purpose of the court-ordered modification must still be consistent with the settlor’s specific charitable intent”).

2009Ohio, Inc. (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 98, 107 , 679 N.E.2d 1084 (“Therefore, in applying the doctrine of deviation, a court cannot change the original charitable objective of the settlor or divert the bequest to an entity with a charitable purpose different from the purpose set forth in the trust instrument”); In re Trust of Lowry, 175 Ohio App.3d 107 , 2008-Ohio-517 , 885 N.E.2d 296, ¶ 21 (noting that when modifying a charitable trust under cy pres, “the purpose of the court-ordered modification must still be consistent with the settlor’s specific charitable intent”).

16
State v. Ratcliffegreen
ohioctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026State v. Ratcliffe, 2019-Ohio-308, ¶ 10 (6th Dist.).

11
State v. Stanleygreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See State v. Stanley, 2025-Ohio-358, ¶ 7-8 (1st Dist.); State v. Ladson, 2016-Ohio-3455, ¶ 13-14 (8th Dist.) (“Ladson admits that the court advised her that she has the ‘right to cross-examine witnesses,’ but maintains that ‘cross-examine’ and ‘confrontation’ are not synonymous when discussing a defendant’s constitutional rights during a plea colloquy.

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State v. Ladsongreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See State v. Stanley, 2025-Ohio-358, ¶ 7-8 (1st Dist.); State v. Ladson, 2016-Ohio-3455, ¶ 13-14 (8th Dist.) (“Ladson admits that the court advised her that she has the ‘right to cross-examine witnesses,’ but maintains that ‘cross-examine’ and ‘confrontation’ are not synonymous when discussing a defendant’s constitutional rights during a plea colloquy.

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State v. Taylorgreen
ohioctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019State v. Taylor, 73 Ohio App.3d 827, 831 (4th Dist.1991).

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Bowen v. Kil-Kare, Inc.green
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012The court finds that defendant’s medical staff properly assessed Marie’s condition and that Dr. McGregor ordered appropriate tests to detect the source of her head bleed before performing successful decompression surgery. {¶ 36} Plaintiff has asserted a claim for loss of consortium. “[A] claim for loss of consortium is derivative in that the claim is dependent upon the defendant’s having committed a legally cognizable tort upon the spouse who suffers bodily injury.” Bowen v. Kil-Kare, Inc., 63 Ohio St.3d 84, 93 (1992).

11
In Re Trust of Lowrygreen
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Ohio, Inc. (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 98, 107 , 679 N.E.2d 1084 (“Therefore, in applying the doctrine of deviation, a court cannot change the original charitable objective of the settlor or divert the bequest to an entity with a charitable purpose different from the purpose set forth in the trust instrument”); In re Trust of Lowry, 175 Ohio App.3d 107 , 2008-Ohio-517 , 885 N.E.2d 296, ¶ 21 (noting that when modifying a charitable trust under cy pres, “the purpose of the court-ordered modification must still be consistent with the settlor’s specific charitable intent”).

2009Ohio, Inc. (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 98, 107 , 679 N.E.2d 1084 (“Therefore, in applying the doctrine of deviation, a court cannot change the original charitable objective of the settlor or divert the bequest to an entity with a charitable purpose different from the purpose set forth in the trust instrument”); In re Trust of Lowry, 175 Ohio App.3d 107 , 2008-Ohio-517 , 885 N.E.2d 296, ¶ 21 (noting that when modifying a charitable trust under cy pres, “the purpose of the court-ordered modification must still be consistent with the settlor’s specific charitable intent”).

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State v. Folkgreen
ohioctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See State v. Folk (1991), 74 Ohio App.3d 468 , 471 . 2 Even had the deviation factors been applicable, the magistrate erred in its conclusions under R.C. 3119.23 (L), which refers to "[t]he standard of living and circumstances of each parent and the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the marriage continued or had the parents been married." The court adopted the magistrate's conclusion that this factor did not apply to support an increase in child support because the parties were never married and their relationship terminated prior to the birth of the child, so no standard of

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Floyd v. United Home Improvement Center, Inc.green
ohioctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Floyd, 119 Ohio App.3d at 721 , 696 N.E.2d 254 ; see, also, Van Beusecum v. Continental Builders, Inc., 5th Dist.

2006See Floyd, 119 Ohio App.3d at 721 , 696 N.E.2d 254 ; see, also, Van Beusecum v. Continental Builders, Inc., 5th Dist.

11
Peters v. Peters, Unpublished Decision (5-19-2004)green
ohioctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Peters v. Peters, Lorain App. No. 03CA008306, 2004-Ohio-2517 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
Wuscher v. Wuscher green
ohioctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2020Summit No. 27697, 2015-Ohio-5377 , 2015 WL 9393622 , ¶ 27.

2018Summit No. 27697, 2015-Ohio-5377, ¶ 27 .

32017–2020
Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance v. Selz green
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

2019Co. v. Selz, 6 Ohio St.3d 169, 171 , 451 N.E.2d 1203 (1983), following Gulla v. Reynolds, 151 Ohio St. 147, 154 , 85 N.E.2d 116 (1949). {¶ 13} Analyzing the phrase “scope of permission,” Ohio courts have adopted the slight or minor deviation rule which provides: [W]here the use of the property deviates only slightly from the purpose for which permission was initially granted, the standard omnibus clause in a liability insurance policy will be interpreted to extend coverage.

2019Co. v. Selz, 6 Ohio St.3d 169, 171 , 451 N.E.2d 1203 (1983), following Gulla v. Reynolds, 151 Ohio St. 147, 154 , 85 N.E.2d 116 (1949). {¶ 13} Analyzing the phrase “scope of permission,” Ohio courts have adopted the slight or minor deviation rule which provides: [W]here the use of the property deviates only slightly from the purpose for which permission was initially granted, the standard omnibus clause in a liability insurance policy will be interpreted to extend coverage.

21984–2019
Gulla v. Reynolds green
ohio · 1949
2 sentences

2019Co. v. Selz, 6 Ohio St.3d 169, 171 , 451 N.E.2d 1203 (1983), following Gulla v. Reynolds, 151 Ohio St. 147, 154 , 85 N.E.2d 116 (1949). {¶ 13} Analyzing the phrase “scope of permission,” Ohio courts have adopted the slight or minor deviation rule which provides: [W]here the use of the property deviates only slightly from the purpose for which permission was initially granted, the standard omnibus clause in a liability insurance policy will be interpreted to extend coverage.

1984Co. v. Selz (1983), 6 Ohio St. 3d 169 , wherein we reaffirmed the minor deviation rule as adopted in Gulla v. Reynolds (1949), 151 Ohio St. 147 [ 39 O.O. 2 ].

21984–2019
United States v. Olano green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2002Id. at 737 .

1997Id. at 737 , 113 S.Ct. at 1779 , 123 L.Ed.2d at 521-522 .

21997–2002
Niederst v. Niederst green
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2023ROUSH] WOULD NOT HAVE FILED FOR MODIFICATION TO THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER ABSENT THE STATE’S MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OR RECALCULATION. {¶30} In her third assignment of error, Ms. Roush argues the trial court erred in conducting a deviation analysis under R.C. 3119.23(Q) by considering the fact that the parties were satisfied with the prior support order and Ms. Roush “would not have requested a child support modification absent a personal dispute regarding [Mr. Smith’s] relationship with his paramour.” For the reasons that follow, we overrule this assigned error. 2 The dissent argues, without ci

12023–2023
State v. Veney green
ohio · 2008
2 sentences

2023Hamilton No. C-90339, 2021- Ohio-290, ¶ 16, citing Clark, 120 Ohio St.3d 176 , 2008-Ohio-5200 , 897 N.E.2d 621, at ¶ 32 .

2023Hamilton No. C-90339, 2021- Ohio-290, ¶ 16, citing Clark, 120 Ohio St.3d 176 , 2008-Ohio-5200 , 897 N.E.2d 621, at ¶ 32 .

12023–2023
Carnahan v. Johnson green
ohioctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2023Daloia v. Franciscan Health (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 98 ; Carnahan v. Johnson (1998), 127 Ohio App.3d 195 .

12023–2023
Cho v. Cho, Unpublished Decision (12-23-2003) green
ohioctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2022Mahoning No. 03 MA 73, 2003-Ohio-7111, ¶ 15 . {¶50} Here, the trial court had no reason to consider the deviation factors because it found that there was no substantial change in circumstances to warrant a modification of child support.

12022–2022
State ex rel. Woodbury v. Spitler green
ohio · 1973
2 sentences

2021Woodbury v. Spitler, 34 Ohio St.2d 134, 137 , 296 N.E.2d 526 (1973). 6 Case No. 2021-G-0013 {¶22} Similarly, this court has held that “the failure to comply with Civ.R. 53 will permit an appellate court to reverse the judgment of the trial court in situations where there was a deviation from the rule and the deviation prejudiced the appellant.” In re Bortmas, 11th Dist.

2021Woodbury v. Spitler, 34 Ohio St.2d 134, 137 , 296 N.E.2d 526 (1973). 6 Case No. 2021-G-0013 {¶22} Similarly, this court has held that “the failure to comply with Civ.R. 53 will permit an appellate court to reverse the judgment of the trial court in situations where there was a deviation from the rule and the deviation prejudiced the appellant.” In re Bortmas, 11th Dist.

12021–2021
Maguire v. Maguire, Unpublished Decision (9-5-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2019Summit No. 23581, 2007-Ohio-4531, ¶ 12 . {¶ 18} In addition, this court has held that the deviation factors set forth in R.C. 3119.23 “are also relevant to the court’s assessment of the proper amount of child support when it makes its case-by-case assessment under R.C. 3119.04.” Elam v. Elam, 2d Dist.

12019–2019
State Ex Rel. Zalenski v. Dlugos green
ohio · 1949
1 sentence

2019Co. v. Selz, 6 Ohio St.3d 169, 171 , 451 N.E.2d 1203 (1983), following Gulla v. Reynolds, 151 Ohio St. 147, 154 , 85 N.E.2d 116 (1949). {¶ 13} Analyzing the phrase “scope of permission,” Ohio courts have adopted the slight or minor deviation rule which provides: [W]here the use of the property deviates only slightly from the purpose for which permission was initially granted, the standard omnibus clause in a liability insurance policy will be interpreted to extend coverage.

12019–2019
Bajzer v. Bajzer green
ohioctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015Additionally, trial courts need not consider the deviation factors set forth in R.C. 3119.23 and 3119.24 when setting support amounts higher than the statutory amount for a combined gross income of $150,000 since “[s]upport awards in excess of that minimum * * * are anticipated by R.C. 3119.04(B) and are not deviations.” Id.

12015–2015
State v. Wine (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2015Not giving an instruction for the lesser-included offense was a deviation from the rule of law established in State v. Wine, 140 Ohio St. 3d 409 , 2014-Ohio-3948 , 18 N.E. 3d 1207 , which holds that a trial court has an obligation to give a lesser-included offense instruction where the evidence warrants it, even over the objection of defense counsel.

2015Not giving an instruction for the lesser-included offense was a deviation from the rule of law established in State v. Wine, 140 Ohio St. 3d 409 , 2014-Ohio-3948 , 18 N.E. 3d 1207 , which holds that a trial court has an obligation to give a lesser-included offense instruction where the evidence warrants it, even over the objection of defense counsel.

12015–2015
Berthelot v. Berthelot green
ohioctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2014Instead, the trial court was merely required to consider “‘that amount necessary to maintain for the children the standard of living they would have enjoyed had the marriage continued.’” Bajzer at ¶ 6 , quoting Berthelot v. Berthelot, 154 Ohio App.3d 101 , 2003- Ohio-4519, ¶ 24 (9th Dist.). {¶16} Finally, Father argues that the domestic relations court abused its discretion in determining the amount of child support.

12014–2014
Parsons v. Washington St. Community College, Unpublished Decision (5-4-2006) neutral
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2008"The trier of fact is responsible for determining the credibility of a witness and may believe all, part or none of a witness' testimony, giving a witness little or no weight at all." Parsons v. Washington State Community College , Franklin App. No. 05AP-1138, 2006-Ohio-2196 , ¶ 21 . {¶ 22} Moreover, Dr. Nappi's opinion as to the deviation from the standard of care was disputed by Dr. Stutzman and Dr. Weiss.

12008–2008
Cyr v. Cyr, Unpublished Decision (2-10-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2007Cyr v. Cyr , supra, at ¶ 25 .

12007–2007
Wolfe v. Wolfe, Unpublished Decision (5-12-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2007In Wolfe v. Wolfe , Franklin App. No. 04AP-409, 2005-Ohio-2331 , the Tenth District stated at ¶ 11 that, "[w]hile the trial court was not required to consider the factors pursuant to R.C. 3119.23 , it is not an abuse of discretion to do so in addition to computing the child support obligation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with R.C. 3119.04(B)." {¶ 43} Likewise, the Seventh District Court of Appeals in Cho v. Cho found that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when computing child support using R.C. 3119.23 factors since the trial court complied with the requirements of R.C. 311

12007–2007
Bruni v. Tatsumi green
ohio · 1976
1 sentence

2004Id.

12004–2004
Hoffman v. Davidson green
ohio · 1987
1 sentence

2004Id. at 62 . {¶ 10} Since appellant failed to produce expert testimony as to the applicable standard of care, or a deviation from that standard, he cannot establish Dr. Meagher was negligent.

12004–2004
Castaneda v. Partida green
scotus · 1977
12003–2003
State v. Edmonson green
ohio · 1999
12001–2001
In Re Estate of Hughes green
ohioctapp · 1994
11999–1999
Erb v. Erb green
ohioctapp · 1989
11999–1999
Eisenberg v. Peyton green
ohioctapp · 1978
11999–1999
Monnin v. Fifth Third Bank of Miami Valley green
ohioctapp · 1995
11999–1999
Daloia v. Franciscan Health Sys. of Cent. Ohio, Inc. neutral
ohio · 1997
11997–1997
Continental Insurance v. Whittington green
ohio · 1994
11996–1996
Berdyck v. Shinde green
ohio · 1993
11995–1995
Kobetitsch v. American Mfrs. Mut. Ins. Co. green
fladistctapp · 1980
11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3119.23 (9) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3119.04 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3119.01 (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

IL 171 (1964–2026) NJ 95 (1949–2026) CT 70 (1987–2024) DC 65 (1982–2026) NY 61 (1933–2026) PA 53 (1966–2026) WA 42 (1924–2026) WV 39 (1980–2025) OH 39 (1984–2026) NE 35 (1979–2022) TX 32 (1968–2025) RI 26 (1969–2021) MS 26 (1961–2022) VA 26 (1976–2026) CA 23 (1940–2026) AL 22 (1987–2026) MI 21 (1984–2025) LA 20 (1943–2024) OR 18 (1906–2021) TN 18 (1951–2020) IN 17 (1990–2025) MD 15 (1973–2022) KS 14 (1966–2026) GA 13 (1997–2024) MO 13 (1907–2019) VT 12 (1964–2025) SC 10 (1936–2026) FL 10 (1976–1999) IA 8 (1996–2019) AZ 8 (1972–2016) AK 7 (1991–2023) NM 7 (1964–2018) CO 6 (1960–2018) ND 6 (1977–2006) UT 5 (1991–2025) WY 5 (1973–2026) KY 5 (1953–2009) MA 5 (1985–2012) AR 4 (1989–2024) MN 4 (2014–2015) MT 4 (1985–1997) DE 4 (1972–2023) HI 3 (1995–2001) NC 3 (1981–2005) WI 3 (1984–2010) SD 3 (2005–2024) ME 2 (2012–2012) OK 2 (1942–1959)

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