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.
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Grava v. Parkman Townshipgreen2 sentences2026“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). | 9 | 82 |
Thompson v. Winggreen2 sentences2026“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). | 2 | 2 |
Krahn v. Kinneygreen2 sentences2021Claim 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. | 1 | 6 |
Cooper v. Smithgreen2 sentences2014No. 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. | 1 | 1 |
Hicks v. Lefflergreen1 sentence2008See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Holzemer v. Urbanskigreen | 1 | 1 |
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Grava v. Parkman Twp.
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2 sentences2013"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 . | 24 | 2002–2018 |
Norwood v. McDonald
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2 sentences2021Claim 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. | 11 | 2004–2021 |
National Amusements, Inc. v. City of Springdale
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2 sentences2022Under 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). | 6 | 2001–2022 |
Reasoner v. Columbus, Unpublished Decision (2-8-2005)
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2 sentences2016Franklin 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). | 2 | 2013–2016 |
Rahawangi v. Alsamman, Unpublished Decision (8-5-2004)
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2 sentences2013No. 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 . | 2 | 2011–2013 |
Anderson v. Eyman
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1 sentence2025As 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 | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Hughes v. Calabrese
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1 sentence2023Under 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 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Village of Grafton v. Ohio Edison Co.
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1 sentence2023Grafton 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). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Kelm v. Kelm
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2 sentences2023Under 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 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Hughes v. Calabrese
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1 sentence2023Under 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 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Aguinaga v. UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WKRS. INTERN.
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1 sentence2019Union, 854 F.Supp. 757 , 772 (Kan.1994). {¶ 79} The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion and issue preclusion. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry. Co.
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1 sentence2017Co. 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). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Bonacorsi v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Co.
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1 sentence2017Co. 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). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Westfield Insurance v. Hunter
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1 sentence2017Co. 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). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
CTI Audio, Inc. v. Fritkin-Jones Design Group, Inc.
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2 sentences2017(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. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Breeze
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2 sentences2016Franklin 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 | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Ross Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. Roop
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1 sentence2016Roop, supra, at ¶ 14 ; Grava v. Parkman Twp. at 380. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Allen v. McCurry
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2 sentences2015“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 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Tepe v. Tepe
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1 sentence2014No. 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. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Saha v. Research Inst. at Nationwide Children's Hosp.
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1 sentence2014No. 12AP-590, 2013-Ohio-4203, ¶ 23 , quoting Grava at 331 . | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Smiddy v. Wedding Party, Inc.
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1 sentence2012Smiddy 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 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Goodson v. McDonough Power Equipment, Inc.
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1 sentence2006Issue 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 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co.
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1 sentence2006The 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 | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Fort Frye Teachers Ass'n v. State Employment Relations Board
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1 sentence2006Issue 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 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Link v. Leadworks Corp.
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1 sentence2006"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. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Saunders v. McFaul green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Shimko v. Lobe green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Vahila v. Hall green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| State ex rel. Zimmerman v. Tompkins green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Dresher v. Burt green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Office of Consumers' Counsel v. Public Utilities Commission green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| State ex rel. Smith v. Board of Education green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
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.