17 Ohio opinions name it 1 courts 1990–2024 1 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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Perales v. Ninogreen2 sentences2024In re Perales, 52 Ohio St.2d 89, 96 (1977). {¶60} Under the suitability test, a parent is unsuitable if he abandoned the child, he contractually relinquished custody of the child, he has become totally incapable of supporting or caring for the child, or an award of custody to him would be detrimental to the child. 2017In re Perales, 52 Ohio St.2d 89 , 96, 369 N.E.2d 1047 (1977). {¶ 13} The suitability test has a higher standard than the best interest test. | 2 | 9 |
Thrasher v. Thrashergreen2 sentences1992In Thrasher this court went on to state: “It is evident that there may be disputes between parents and non-parents under either R.C. 3109.04 or 2151.23, and it would be inconsistent and unwise to have two distinct substantive law tests, one for each statute. * * * Thus, by re-introducing the suitability test [in Perales ] the court in effect modified Boyer, supra, and its construction of R.C. 3109.04.” Thrasher, supra, 3 Ohio App.3d at 213 , 3 OBR at 243, 444 N.E.2d at 434 . 1992In Thrasher this court went on to state: “It is evident that there may be disputes between parents and non-parents under either R.C. 3109.04 or 2151.23, and it would be inconsistent and unwise to have two distinct substantive law tests, one for each statute. * * * Thus, by re-introducing the suitability test [in Perales ] the court in effect modified Boyer, supra, and its construction of R.C. 3109.04.” Thrasher, supra, 3 Ohio App.3d at 213 , 3 OBR at 243, 444 N.E.2d at 434 . | 1 | 3 |
In Re Delucia v. West, Unpublished Decision (12-21-2005)green2 sentences2024In re DeLucia v. West, 2005-Ohio-6933, ¶ 16 (7th Dist.). {¶65} First, there is a considerable amount of conflicting testimony in the record. 2017No. 05-MA-5, 2005-Ohio-6933 , 2005 WL 3536486 , ¶ 16. {¶ 14} Under the suitability test, a parent is unsuitable if the parent abandoned the child, the parent contractually relinquished custody of the child, the parent has become totally incapable of supporting or caring for the child, or an award of custody to the parent would be detrimental to the child. | 1 | 2 |
T.A.J. v. G.L.D. (In Re D.D.)green2 sentences2020(In re D.D.), 2017-Ohio-8392 , 100 N.E.3d 141, ¶ 13 (7th Dist.). 2020(In re D.D.), 2017-Ohio-8392 , 100 N.E.3d 141, ¶ 13 (7th Dist.). | 1 | 2 |
Stanley v. Illinoisgreen2 sentences2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" 2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" | 1 | 2 |
In Re Ettergreen2 sentences2005See, e.g., In re Etter, (1998), 134 Ohio App.3d 484 , 731 N.E.2d 694 . 2005See, e.g., In re Etter, (1998), 134 Ohio App.3d 484 , 731 N.E.2d 694 . | 1 | 1 |
Meyer v. Nebraskagreen2 sentences2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" 2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" | 1 | 1 |
In re Adoption of Schoeppnergreen2 sentences2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 | 1 | 1 |
Baker v. Bakergreen2 sentences2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 | 1 | 1 |
Reynolds v. Gollgreen2 sentences2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 | 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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In re C.V.M.
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2 sentences2019Cuyahoga No. 98340, 2012-Ohio-5514, at ¶10 ; In re Porter, 113 Ohio App.3d 580, 589 , 681 N.E.2d 954 (3d Dist.1996). {¶14} A best-interest test looks at the “best” situation available and places the child there, but a suitability test requires a detriment to the child. 2017The duty placed before the juvenile court is whether father is unsuitable; that is, whether custody with father would be detrimental to the child." Id. | 2 | 2017–2019 |
Troxel v. Granville
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2 sentences2006Additionally, the Davis court noted that the United States Supreme Court previously held a Washington statute unconsititutional where it permitted "`any person' to petition a court at `any time' for visitation whenever visitation could `serve the best interest of the child.'" Davis at ¶ 14, citing Troxel v. Granville (2000), 530 U.S. 57 ; Wash. Rev. 2003Troxel , supra. Moreover, to imply that a single mother is unsuitable to raise her child without input from other family members is an insult to the numerous single mothers who successfully raise their children without such "assistance." We do not need a transcript to reach these conclusions. {¶ 27} It is apparent on the face of the record before this court that the magistrate and lower court misapplied the suitability standard and failed to recognize appellant's constitutionally protected parental rights in this case, as a matter of law. | 2 | 2003–2006 |
Prince v. Massachusetts
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2 sentences2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" 2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" | 2 | 2001–2003 |
Boyer v. Boyer
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2 sentences2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 2001Thus, by re-introducing the suitability test the court in effect modified Boyer, supra, and its construction of R.C. 3109.04 ." The Thrasher court further noted that the Supreme Court handled the potential conflict between the suitability test and the best interest test by defining suitability in terms of the best interest of the child. | 2 | 2001–2001 |
In Re Porter
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2 sentences2019Cuyahoga No. 98340, 2012-Ohio-5514, at ¶10 ; In re Porter, 113 Ohio App.3d 580, 589 , 681 N.E.2d 954 (3d Dist.1996). {¶14} A best-interest test looks at the “best” situation available and places the child there, but a suitability test requires a detriment to the child. 2019Cuyahoga No. 98340, 2012-Ohio-5514, at ¶10 ; In re Porter, 113 Ohio App.3d 580, 589 , 681 N.E.2d 954 (3d Dist.1996). {¶14} A best-interest test looks at the “best” situation available and places the child there, but a suitability test requires a detriment to the child. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Pierce v. Society of Sisters
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2 sentences2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" 2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Wisconsin v. Yoder
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2 sentences2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" 2003See, e.g., Meyer v. Nebraska (1923), 262 U.S. 390 , 399 , 401 , 43 S.Ct. 625 , 67 L.Ed. 1042 (holding that the "liberty" protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to "establish a home and bring up children" and "to control the education of their own."); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), 268 U.S. 510 , 534-535 , 45 S.Ct. 571 , 69 L.Ed. 1070 (holding that the "liberty of parents and guardians" includes the right "to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control."); Prince v. Massachusetts (1944), 321 U.S. 158 , 166 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (" | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Quilloin v. Walcott
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2 sentences2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Smith v. Organization of Foster Families for Equality & Reform
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2 sentences2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 2001By: HOFFMAN, J., GWIN, P.J. and FARMER, J. concur 1 Prince v. Massachusetts , 321 U.S. 158 , 166 [ 64 S.Ct. 438 , 442 , 88 L.Ed. 645 , 652-653 ] (1944)." (Citations omitted.) Stanley v. Illinois (1972), 405 U.S. 645 , 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 1212-1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 , 558-559 . 2 Id . at 651, 92 S.Ct. at 1213 , 31 L.Ed.2d at 559 (Citations omitted). 3 Quilloin v. Walcott (1978), 434 U.S. 246 , 98 S.Ct. 549 , 54 L.Ed.2d 511 . 4 Id . at 255, 98 S.Ct. at 555 , 54 L.Ed.2d at 520 , quoting Smith v. Org. of Foster Families (1977), 431 U.S. 816 , 862-863 , 97 S.Ct. 2094 , 2119 , 53 L.Ed.2d 14 , 46-47 | 1 | 2001–2001 |
In Re Dunn
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2 sentences1993In In re Dunn (1992), 79 Ohio App.3d 268 , 607 N.E.2d 81 , the court summarized the Perales decision by stating that it modified R.C. 3109.04 “by combining the best interests test and the prior suitability test.” 5 . 1993In In re Dunn (1992), 79 Ohio App.3d 268 , 607 N.E.2d 81 , the court summarized the Perales decision by stating that it modified R.C. 3109.04 “by combining the best interests test and the prior suitability test.” 5 . | 1 | 1993–1993 |
In Re Custody of Carpenter
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1 sentence1990Carpenter, supra; Thrasher, supra; Van Hoose, supra. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
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.