13 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2025 9 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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Sunoco, Inc. (R & M) v. Toledo Edison Co.green2 sentences2025“In all cases involving contract interpretation, we start with the primary interpretive rule that courts should give effect to the intentions of the parties as expressed in the language of their written agreement.” Sutton Bank v. Progressive Polymers, L.L.C., 2020- Ohio-5101, ¶ 15, citing Sunoco, Inc. (R & M) v. Toledo Edison Co., 2011-Ohio-2720, ¶ 37 ; see Laboy v. Grange Indemn. 2023“In all cases involving contract interpretation, we start with the primary interpretive rule that courts should give effect to the intentions of the parties as expressed in the language of their written agreement.” Sutton Bank v. Progressive Polymers, L.L.C., 161 Ohio St.3d 387 , 2020-Ohio- 5101, 163 N.E.3d 546, ¶ 15 , citing Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) v. Toledo Edison Co., 129 Ohio St.3d 397 , 2011-Ohio-2720 , 953 N.E.2d 285 , ¶ 37. | 2 | 5 |
State ex rel. Dispatch Printing Co. v. Solovegreen2 sentences2024In T.R., 52 Ohio St.3d at 13-14, this court explained: Though the open courts provision has been a part of our Constitution since Ohio was admitted to the Union, we cannot resolve this issue by reference to the debates and comments of the drafters. 2024In T.R., 52 Ohio St.3d at 13-14 , this court explained: Though the open courts provision has been a part of our Constitution since Ohio was admitted to the Union, we cannot resolve this issue by reference to the debates and comments of the drafters. | 1 | 2 |
United States v. Powellgreen2 sentences2021While firmly established as an interpretive rule, the ejusdem generis rule “ ‘is only an instrumentality for ascertaining the correct meaning of words when there is uncertainty.’ ” United States v. Powell, 423 U.S. 87, 91 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975), quoting Gooch v. United States, 297 U.S. 124, 128 , 56 S.Ct. 395 , 80 L.Ed. 522 (1936). 2021While firmly established as an interpretive rule, the ejusdem generis rule “ ‘is only an instrumentality for ascertaining the correct meaning of words when there is uncertainty.’ ” United States v. Powell, 423 U.S. 87, 91 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975), quoting Gooch v. United States, 297 U.S. 124, 128 , 56 S.Ct. 395 , 80 L.Ed. 522 (1936). | 1 | 2 |
Fairport Real Estate L.L.C. v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners' Assn., Inc.green2 sentences2022However, if a term cannot be determined from the four corners of a contract, factual determination of intent or reasonableness may be necessary to supply the missing term.’” Fairport Real Estate LLC v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners’ Assn., Inc., 2018-Ohio-791 , 108 N.E.3d 101, ¶ 17 (11th Dist.), quoting Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Ohio, Inc., 15 Ohio St.3d 321, 322 , 474 N.E.2d 271 (1984), citing Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978), superseded by statute on other grounds, and Hallet & Davis Piano Co. v. Starr Piano Co., 2022However, if a term cannot be determined from the four corners of a contract, factual determination of intent or reasonableness may be necessary to supply the missing term.’” Fairport Real Estate LLC v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners’ Assn., Inc., 2018-Ohio-791 , 108 N.E.3d 101, ¶ 17 (11th Dist.), quoting Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Ohio, Inc., 15 Ohio St.3d 321, 322 , 474 N.E.2d 271 (1984), citing Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978), superseded by statute on other grounds, and Hallet & Davis Piano Co. v. Starr Piano Co., | 1 | 1 |
City of Lima v. Stategreen2 sentences2009See Lima v. State, 177 Ohio App.3d 744 , 2007- Ohio-6419, 896 N.E.2d 149, ¶ 32-36 . 2009See Lima v. State, 177 Ohio App.3d 744 , 2007- Ohio-6419, 896 N.E.2d 149, ¶ 32-36 . | 1 | 1 |
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Sutton Bank v. Progressive Polymers, L.L.C. (Slip Opinion)
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2 sentences2025“In all cases involving contract interpretation, [courts] start with the primary interpretive rule that courts should give effect to the intentions of the parties as expressed in the language of their written agreement.” Id. 2023“In all cases involving contract interpretation, we start with the primary interpretive rule that courts should give effect to the intentions of the parties as expressed in the language of their written agreement.” Sutton Bank v. Progressive Polymers, L.L.C., 161 Ohio St.3d 387 , 2020-Ohio- 5101, 163 N.E.3d 546, ¶ 15 , citing Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) v. Toledo Edison Co., 129 Ohio St.3d 397 , 2011-Ohio-2720 , 953 N.E.2d 285 , ¶ 37. | 3 | 2022–2025 |
Zalud Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Limbach
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2 sentences1996Zalud Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Limbach (1994), 68 Ohio St.3d 516 , 628 N.E.2d 1382 . 1996Zalud Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Limbach (1994), 68 Ohio St.3d 516 , 628 N.E.2d 1382 . | 2 | 1996–1996 |
Gabbard v. Madison Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. (Slip Opinion)
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1 sentence2023Bd. of Edn., 165 Ohio St.3d 390 , 2021-Ohio-2067, ¶ 27 , quoting United States v. Powell, 423 U.S. 87, 91 (1975). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co.
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2 sentences2022However, if a term cannot be determined from the four corners of a contract, factual determination of intent or reasonableness may be necessary to supply the missing term.’” Fairport Real Estate LLC v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners’ Assn., Inc., 2018-Ohio-791 , 108 N.E.3d 101, ¶ 17 (11th Dist.), quoting Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Ohio, Inc., 15 Ohio St.3d 321, 322 , 474 N.E.2d 271 (1984), citing Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978), superseded by statute on other grounds, and Hallet & Davis Piano Co. v. Starr Piano Co., 2022However, if a term cannot be determined from the four corners of a contract, factual determination of intent or reasonableness may be necessary to supply the missing term.’” Fairport Real Estate LLC v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners’ Assn., Inc., 2018-Ohio-791 , 108 N.E.3d 101, ¶ 17 (11th Dist.), quoting Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Ohio, Inc., 15 Ohio St.3d 321, 322 , 474 N.E.2d 271 (1984), citing Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978), superseded by statute on other grounds, and Hallet & Davis Piano Co. v. Starr Piano Co., | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Industries of Ohio, Inc.
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2 sentences2022However, if a term cannot be determined from the four corners of a contract, factual determination of intent or reasonableness may be necessary to supply the missing term.’” Fairport Real Estate LLC v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners’ Assn., Inc., 2018-Ohio-791 , 108 N.E.3d 101, ¶ 17 (11th Dist.), quoting Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Ohio, Inc., 15 Ohio St.3d 321, 322 , 474 N.E.2d 271 (1984), citing Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978), superseded by statute on other grounds, and Hallet & Davis Piano Co. v. Starr Piano Co., 2022However, if a term cannot be determined from the four corners of a contract, factual determination of intent or reasonableness may be necessary to supply the missing term.’” Fairport Real Estate LLC v. Nautical Ridge Condominium Owners’ Assn., Inc., 2018-Ohio-791 , 108 N.E.3d 101, ¶ 17 (11th Dist.), quoting Inland Refuse Transfer Co. v. Browning-Ferris Indus. of Ohio, Inc., 15 Ohio St.3d 321, 322 , 474 N.E.2d 271 (1984), citing Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978), superseded by statute on other grounds, and Hallet & Davis Piano Co. v. Starr Piano Co., | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Gooch v. United States
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2 sentences2021While firmly established as an interpretive rule, the ejusdem generis rule “ ‘is only an instrumentality for ascertaining the correct meaning of words when there is uncertainty.’ ” United States v. Powell, 423 U.S. 87, 91 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975), quoting Gooch v. United States, 297 U.S. 124, 128 , 56 S.Ct. 395 , 80 L.Ed. 522 (1936). 2021While firmly established as an interpretive rule, the ejusdem generis rule “ ‘is only an instrumentality for ascertaining the correct meaning of words when there is uncertainty.’ ” United States v. Powell, 423 U.S. 87, 91 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975), quoting Gooch v. United States, 297 U.S. 124, 128 , 56 S.Ct. 395 , 80 L.Ed. 522 (1936). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Shaffer v. Glander
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1 sentence1996It declared that “[a]ny ambiguity in a law imposing a tax shall be resolved in favor of the taxpayer.” Id., paragraph three of the syllabus. {¶ 13} However, we apply this interpretive principle when an ambiguous statute defines a subject of taxation. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
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.