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res judicata involves both claim preclusion doctrine in Ohio

94 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2026 16 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Grava v. Parkman Townshipgreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 82 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–2026
2 sentences

2026“The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).” Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 381 (1995). {¶ 14} “Collateral estoppel (issue preclusion) prevents parties or their privies from relitigating facts and issues in a subsequent suit that were fully litigated in a prior suit.” Thompson v. Wing, 70 Ohio St.3d 176, 183 (1994).

2026Res Judicata and Voluntary Dismissals {¶ 12} "The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel)." Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 381 (1995).

982
Thompson v. Winggreen
ohio · 1994 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026“The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).” Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 381 (1995). {¶ 14} “Collateral estoppel (issue preclusion) prevents parties or their privies from relitigating facts and issues in a subsequent suit that were fully litigated in a prior suit.” Thompson v. Wing, 70 Ohio St.3d 176, 183 (1994).

2025"The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel)." Id. at ¶ 22, quoting Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 381 (1995). {¶ 33} Collateral estoppel is the relevant legal doctrine in this appeal, and it "prevents parties or their privies from relitigating facts and issues in a subsequent suit that were fully litigated in a prior suit." Thompson v. Wing, 70 Ohio St.3d 176, 183 (1994).

22
Krahn v. Kinneygreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 6 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2021
2 sentences

2021Claim preclusion “prevents a party from litigating a cause of action after a prior court has rendered a final judgment on the merits of that cause as to that party.” Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103, 107 , 538 N.E.2d 1058 (1989), citing Norwood v. McDonald, 142 Ohio St. 299 , 52 N.E.2d 67 (1943), paragraph one of the syllabus.

2021Claim preclusion “prevents a party from litigating a cause of action after a prior court has rendered a final judgment on the merits of that cause as to that party.” Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103, 107 , 538 N.E.2d 1058 (1989), citing Norwood v. McDonald, 142 Ohio St. 299 , 52 N.E.2d 67 (1943), paragraph one of the syllabus.

16
Cooper v. Smithgreen
ohioctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014No. 11CA13, 2012-Ohio-1482, ¶ 9 , quoting Cooper v. Smith, 155 Ohio App.3d 218 , 2003-Ohio-6083, ¶ 10 (4th Dist.) (explaining that, in R.C. 4123.52 appeals, to No. 13AP-155 10 the extent the trial court's judgment involves a question of law, " ' "we review the question of law independently and without any deference" ' "). {¶ 19} " 'The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).' " Saha v. Research Inst. at Nationwide Children's Hosp., 10th Dist.

2014No. 11CA13, 2012-Ohio-1482, ¶ 9 , quoting Cooper v. Smith, 155 Ohio App.3d 218 , 2003-Ohio-6083, ¶ 10 (4th Dist.) (explaining that, in R.C. 4123.52 appeals, to No. 13AP-155 10 the extent the trial court's judgment involves a question of law, " ' "we review the question of law independently and without any deference" ' "). {¶ 19} " 'The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).' " Saha v. Research Inst. at Nationwide Children's Hosp., 10th Dist.

11
Hicks v. Lefflergreen
ohioctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, also, Hicks v. Leffler (1997), 119 Ohio App.3d 424 , 427 (stating that de novo review requires an appellate court to review a judgment independently without deferring to the trial court). {¶ 17} "The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel)." Grava v. Parkman Twp. (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , 381 . {¶ 18} The Third District Court of Appeals has observed: The term "res judicata" has several different meanings, depending on the context in which the term is used.

11
Holzemer v. Urbanskigreen
ohio · 1999 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11

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 (32)

CaseCitedYears
Grava v. Parkman Twp. green
ohio · 1995
2 sentences

2013"The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel)." Id. at 381 .

2011“The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).” Id., quoting Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 380 , 1995-Ohio-331 , 653 N.E.2d 226 .

242002–2018
Norwood v. McDonald green
· 1943
2 sentences

2021Claim preclusion “prevents a party from litigating a cause of action after a prior court has rendered a final judgment on the merits of that cause as to that party.” Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103, 107 , 538 N.E.2d 1058 (1989), citing Norwood v. McDonald, 142 Ohio St. 299 , 52 N.E.2d 67 (1943), paragraph one of the syllabus.

2021Claim preclusion “prevents a party from litigating a cause of action after a prior court has rendered a final judgment on the merits of that cause as to that party.” Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103, 107 , 538 N.E.2d 1058 (1989), citing Norwood v. McDonald, 142 Ohio St. 299 , 52 N.E.2d 67 (1943), paragraph one of the syllabus.

112004–2021
National Amusements, Inc. v. City of Springdale green
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2022Under the doctrine of claim preclusion, “an existing final judgment or decree between the parties to litigation is conclusive as to all claims which were or might have been litigated in the first lawsuit.” National Amusement, Inc. v. Springdale, 53 Ohio St.3d 60, 62 , 558 N.E.2d 1178 (1990) (Citation omitted).

2022Under the doctrine of claim preclusion, “an existing final judgment or decree between the parties to litigation is conclusive as to all claims which were or might have been litigated in the first lawsuit.” National Amusement, Inc. v. Springdale, 53 Ohio St.3d 60, 62 , 558 N.E.2d 1178 (1990) (Citation omitted).

62001–2022
Reasoner v. Columbus, Unpublished Decision (2-8-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2016Franklin No. 04AP-800, 2005-Ohio-468, ¶ 5 .” {¶17} The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (also known as estoppel by judgment) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).

2013No. 04AP-800, 2005-Ohio-468, ¶ 5 .” {¶15} The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (also known as estoppel by judgment) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).

22013–2016
Rahawangi v. Alsamman, Unpublished Decision (8-5-2004) neutral
ohioctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2013No. 83643, 2004-Ohio-4083 . {¶23} The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (also known as estoppel by judgment) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).

2011“The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).” Id., quoting Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 380 , 1995-Ohio-331 , 653 N.E.2d 226 .

22011–2013
Anderson v. Eyman green
ohioctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2025As such, the Common Pleas Court’s Order granting dismissal of the appellee’s nuisance counterclaim is interlocutory, and cannot provide the basis for the application of res judicata or collateral estoppel herein. {¶16} The issue regarding the finality of an order, res judicata, and collateral estoppel was addressed by this Court in the case of Anderson v. Eyman, 2009-Ohio-102 (5th Dist.), in which the Court held: “The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).” Gra

12025–2025
Hughes v. Calabrese green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2023Under the doctrine of res judicata, “‘[a] valid final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.’” Hughes v. Calabrese, 95 Ohio St.3d 334 , 2002-Ohio-2217 , 767 N.E.2d 725 , ¶ 12, quoting Kelm v. Kelm, 92 Ohio St.3d 223, 227 , 749 N.E.2d 299 (2001). “‘The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).’” Lycan v. Cleveland, Slip Opinio

12023–2023
Village of Grafton v. Ohio Edison Co. green
ohio · 1996
1 sentence

2023Grafton v. Ohio Edison Co., 77 Ohio St.3d 102, 105 , 671 N.E.2d 241 (1996). {¶ 29} “The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).” (Citation omitted) Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 381 , 653 N.E.2d 226, 228 (1995).

12023–2023
Kelm v. Kelm green
ohio · 2001
2 sentences

2023Under the doctrine of res judicata, “‘[a] valid final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.’” Hughes v. Calabrese, 95 Ohio St.3d 334 , 2002-Ohio-2217 , 767 N.E.2d 725 , ¶ 12, quoting Kelm v. Kelm, 92 Ohio St.3d 223, 227 , 749 N.E.2d 299 (2001). “‘The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).’” Lycan v. Cleveland, Slip Opinio

2023Under the doctrine of res judicata, “‘[a] valid final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.’” Hughes v. Calabrese, 95 Ohio St.3d 334 , 2002-Ohio-2217 , 767 N.E.2d 725 , ¶ 12, quoting Kelm v. Kelm, 92 Ohio St.3d 223, 227 , 749 N.E.2d 299 (2001). “‘The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).’” Lycan v. Cleveland, Slip Opinio

12023–2023
Hughes v. Calabrese green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2023Under the doctrine of res judicata, “‘[a] valid final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.’” Hughes v. Calabrese, 95 Ohio St.3d 334 , 2002-Ohio-2217 , 767 N.E.2d 725 , ¶ 12, quoting Kelm v. Kelm, 92 Ohio St.3d 223, 227 , 749 N.E.2d 299 (2001). “‘The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).’” Lycan v. Cleveland, Slip Opinio

12023–2023
Aguinaga v. UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WKRS. INTERN. green
ksd · 1994
1 sentence

2019Union, 854 F.Supp. 757 , 772 (Kan.1994). {¶ 79} The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion and issue preclusion.

12019–2019
Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry. Co. green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2017Co. v. Hunter, 128 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2011-Ohio- 1818, ¶ 12; Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry., 95 Ohio St.3d 314 , 2002-Ohio-2220, ¶ 24 . {¶ 11} On the topic of res judicata, the Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).

12017–2017
Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Co. green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2017Co. v. Hunter, 128 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2011-Ohio- 1818, ¶ 12; Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry., 95 Ohio St.3d 314 , 2002-Ohio-2220, ¶ 24 . {¶ 11} On the topic of res judicata, the Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).

12017–2017
Westfield Insurance v. Hunter green
ohio · 2011
1 sentence

2017Co. v. Hunter, 128 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2011-Ohio- 1818, ¶ 12; Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry., 95 Ohio St.3d 314 , 2002-Ohio-2220, ¶ 24 . {¶ 11} On the topic of res judicata, the Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).

12017–2017
CTI Audio, Inc. v. Fritkin-Jones Design Group, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2017(Italics sic.) “ ‘The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).’ ” CTI Audio, Inc. v. Fritkin-Jones Design Group, Inc., 144 Ohio App.3d 449, 452 , 760 N.E.2d 842 (2d Dist. 2001), quoting Grava at 381.

2017(Italics sic.) “ ‘The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).’ ” CTI Audio, Inc. v. Fritkin-Jones Design Group, Inc., 144 Ohio App.3d 449, 452 , 760 N.E.2d 842 (2d Dist. 2001), quoting Grava at 381.

12017–2017
State v. Breeze green
ohioctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2016Franklin No. 15AP-1027, 2016-Ohio-1457 , ¶ 7-8: The Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).***With regard to claim preclusion, a final judgment or decree rendered on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction is a complete bar to any subsequent action on the same claim between the same parties or those in privity with them.***Moreover, an existing final judgment or decree Licking County, Case No. 16-CA-8 17 between t

2016Franklin No. 15AP-1027, 2016-Ohio-1457 , ¶ 7-8: The Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).***With regard to claim preclusion, a final judgment or decree rendered on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction is a complete bar to any subsequent action on the same claim between the same parties or those in privity with them.***Moreover, an existing final judgment or decree Licking County, Case No. 16-CA-8 17 between t

12016–2016
Ross Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. Roop neutral
ohioctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2016Roop, supra, at ¶ 14 ; Grava v. Parkman Twp. at 380.

12016–2016
Allen v. McCurry green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2015“A valid, final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.” Grava at syllabus. “[R]es judicata and collateral estoppel relieve parties of the cost and vexation of multiple lawsuits, conserve judicial resources, and, by preventing inconsistent decisions, encourage reliance on adjudication.” Allen v. McCurry, 449 U.S. 90, 94 , 101 S.Ct. 411 , 66 L.E.2d 308 (1980). “[R]es judicata, whether claim preclusion or issue preclusion, applies to administrative proceedin

2015“A valid, final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.” Grava at syllabus. “[R]es judicata and collateral estoppel relieve parties of the cost and vexation of multiple lawsuits, conserve judicial resources, and, by preventing inconsistent decisions, encourage reliance on adjudication.” Allen v. McCurry, 449 U.S. 90, 94 , 101 S.Ct. 411 , 66 L.E.2d 308 (1980). “[R]es judicata, whether claim preclusion or issue preclusion, applies to administrative proceedin

12015–2015
Tepe v. Tepe neutral
ohioctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2014No. 11CA13, 2012-Ohio-1482, ¶ 9 , quoting Cooper v. Smith, 155 Ohio App.3d 218 , 2003-Ohio-6083, ¶ 10 (4th Dist.) (explaining that, in R.C. 4123.52 appeals, to No. 13AP-155 10 the extent the trial court's judgment involves a question of law, " ' "we review the question of law independently and without any deference" ' "). {¶ 19} " 'The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).' " Saha v. Research Inst. at Nationwide Children's Hosp., 10th Dist.

12014–2014
Saha v. Research Inst. at Nationwide Children's Hosp. green
ohioctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014No. 12AP-590, 2013-Ohio-4203, ¶ 23 , quoting Grava at 331 .

12014–2014
Smiddy v. Wedding Party, Inc. green
ohio · 1987
1 sentence

2012Smiddy v. The Wedding Party, Inc. (1987), 30 Ohio St.3d 35 . {¶26} "The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel)." Grava v. Parkman Twp. (1995) 73 Ohio St.3d 379, 381 .

12012–2012
Goodson v. McDonough Power Equipment, Inc. green
ohio · 1983
1 sentence

2006Issue preclusion, or collateral estoppel, "precludes the relitigation of an issue that has been `actually and necessarily litigated and determined in a prior action.'" Fort Frye Teachers Assn. v. S.E.R.B., 102 Ohio St.3d 283 , 2004-Ohio-2947 , at ¶ 10 , citing Krahn v. Kinney (1989), 43 Ohio St.3d 103 , 107 , quoting Goodson v. McDonough Power Equip., Inc. (1983), 2 Ohio St.3d 193 , 195 .

12006–2006
Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. green
ohio · 1978
1 sentence

2006The motion may be granted only when it is demonstrated: {¶ 14} "* * * (1) that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact; (2) that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law; and (3) that reasonable minds can come to but one conclusion, and that conclusion is adverse to the party against whom the motion for summary judgment is made, who is entitled to have the evidence construed most strongly in his favor." Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. (1978), 54 Ohio St.2d 64 , 67 , Civ.R. 56(C). {¶ 15} In granting summary judgment to appellees on the two claims alleging tort

12006–2006
Fort Frye Teachers Ass'n v. State Employment Relations Board neutral
ohio · 2004
1 sentence

2006Issue preclusion, or collateral estoppel, "precludes the relitigation of an issue that has been `actually and necessarily litigated and determined in a prior action.'" Fort Frye Teachers Assn. v. S.E.R.B., 102 Ohio St.3d 283 , 2004-Ohio-2947 , at ¶ 10 , citing Krahn v. Kinney (1989), 43 Ohio St.3d 103 , 107 , quoting Goodson v. McDonough Power Equip., Inc. (1983), 2 Ohio St.3d 193 , 195 .

12006–2006
Link v. Leadworks Corp. green
ohioctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2006"The reviewing court evaluates the record * * * in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party * * *. [T]he motion must be overruled if reasonable minds could find for the party opposing the motion." Saunders v. McFaul (1990), 71 Ohio App.3d 46 , 50 ; Link v. Leadworks Corp. (1992), 79 Ohio App.3d 735 , 741 . {¶ 9} The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion, which historically has been called estoppel by judgment, and issue preclusion, which traditionally has been referred to as collateral estoppel.

12006–2006
Saunders v. McFaul green
ohioctapp · 1990
12006–2006
Shimko v. Lobe green
ohioctapp · 2003
12004–2004
Vahila v. Hall green
ohio · 1997
12003–2003
State ex rel. Zimmerman v. Tompkins green
ohio · 1996
12003–2003
Dresher v. Burt green
ohio · 1996
12003–2003
Office of Consumers' Counsel v. Public Utilities Commission green
ohio · 1985
11995–1995
State ex rel. Smith v. Board of Education green
ohio · 1985
11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2505.02 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2506.01 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3105.73 (3)

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