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essential element claim in Ohio

90 Ohio opinions name it 4 courts 1872–2026 8 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 (20)

CaseFollowedCited
Stivison v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.green
ohio · 1997 · cited in 31 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Stivison v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. (1997), 80 Ohio St.3d 498 , 499 .

2004See, e.g., Stivison v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. (1997), 80 Ohio St.3d 498 , 499 , 1997-Ohio-321 .

3131
Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.green
scotus · 1986 · cited in 7 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2021
2 sentences

2021“A disputed fact is material if it is an essential element of the claim as determined by the applicable substantive law-one which might affect the outcome of the litigation.” Id., citing 13 Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986) and Burkes v. Stidham, 107 Ohio App.3d 363, 371 (8th Dist.1995). “[T]he dispute about a material fact is ‘genuine’ * * * if the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the nonmoving party.” Anderson at 248 .

2014Medina No. 07CA0059-M, 2008-Ohio-996, ¶ 9 , (“A disputed fact is material if it is an essential element of the claim as determined by the applicable substantive law – one which might affect the outcome of the litigation.” (Citing Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986).)) {¶17} Accordingly, the Nagys’ assignment of error is overruled.

27
Mount v. Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co.green
ohioctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025Co., 39 Ohio App.3d 1, 2 (5th Dist.1987).

2024Co., 39 Ohio App.3d 1, 2 (5th Dist.1987).

22
Morgan v. Beigelgreen
ohioctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025If the party does not so respond, summary judgment, if appropriate, shall be entered against the party”). {¶14} Under Ohio law a material fact “is an essential element of the claim or defense, as defined by the substantive law.” Morgan v. Beigel, 2011-Ohio-406, ¶ 8 (3d Dist.), citing Mount v. Columbus & S. Ohio Elec.

2024If the party does not so respond, summary judgment, if appropriate, shall be entered against the party”). {¶8} Under Ohio law a material fact “is an essential element of the claim or defense, as defined by the substantive law.” Morgan v. Beigel, 2011-Ohio-406, ¶ 8 (3d Dist.), citing Mount v. Columbus & S. Ohio Elec.

22
Logan v. Champaign Cty. Bd. of Electionsgreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Logan at ¶ 37 (affirming the granting of a motion for judgment on the pleadings where the plaintiff did not cite specific statements of law from federal or state constitutions and statutes, administrative rules and regulations, or common law in support of her wrongful-termination-in-violation-of-public-policy claim), citing Dohme.

11
Farrar v. Hobbygreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024But as the Farrar Court explained, even though a party that has obtained nominal damages is technically a prevailing party, “[w]hen a plaintiff recovers only nominal damages because of his failure to prove an essential element of his claim for monetary relief, the only reasonable fee is usually no fee at all.” (Citation omitted.) Farrar at 115. 6 January Term, 2024 for actual injury but pockets nothing except a jury finding of non-injurious breach; to prevail in a suit that seeks only actual damages—compensation for provable economic harm—there must be a showing that the plaintiff was actually

2024Instead, it points to the United States Supreme Court’s statement in Farrar that “‘[w]hen a plaintiff recovers only nominal damages because of his failure to prove an essential element of his claim for monetary relief, the only reasonable fee is usually no fee at all.’” Majority opinion at ¶ 12, fn. 2, quoting Farrar at 115.

11
Halpern v. Smithgreen
ohioctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024DPLJR, Ltd, 2008-Ohio- 5872, at ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “[T]o raise a genuine issue of material fact on the issue of damages and survive summary judgment, [Plaintiff] must set forth specific facts to show that she can establish, with reasonable certainty, the existence and amount of her loss.” Halpern v. Smith, 2023-Ohio-1370, ¶ 33 (8th Dist.), citing Cleveland v. Sohio Oil Co., 2001 Ohio App. LEXIS 5192 , * 13 (8th Dist.

11
Turner v. Turnergreen
ohio · 1993 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021To determine whether a genuine issue exists, “a court must inquire ‘whether the evidence presents a sufficient disagreement to require submission to a jury or whether it is so one-sided that one party must prevail as a matter of law.’” Wall v. Firelands Radiology, Inc., 106 Ohio App.3d 313, 322-323 (6th Dist.1995), quoting Anderson at 251-252 and Turner v. Turner, 67 Ohio St.3d 337, 340 (1993).

11
Wall v. Firelands Radiology, Inc.green
ohioctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021To determine whether a genuine issue exists, “a court must inquire ‘whether the evidence presents a sufficient disagreement to require submission to a jury or whether it is so one-sided that one party must prevail as a matter of law.’” Wall v. Firelands Radiology, Inc., 106 Ohio App.3d 313, 322-323 (6th Dist.1995), quoting Anderson at 251-252 and Turner v. Turner, 67 Ohio St.3d 337, 340 (1993).

11
Black v. Cosentinogreen
ohioctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“Only disputes over facts that have the potential to affect the outcome of the lawsuit preclude entry of summary judgment, not factual disputes which are irrelevant or unnecessary.” Black v. Cosentino, 117 Ohio App.3d 40, 43 (9th Dist.1996).

11
Kryder v. Krydergreen
ohioctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Lalli v. Lalligreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Doner v. Snappgreen
ohioctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Epling v. Pacific Intermountain Express Co.green
ohioctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Texler v. D.O. Summers Cleaners & Shirt Laundry Co.green
ohio · 1998 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Raysor v. Port Authority Of New York And New Jerseygreen
ca2 · 1985 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
United States v. Russellgreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
State v. Dorangreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Sweitzer v. Outlet Communications, Inc.green
ohioctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
State v. Bakergreen
ohioctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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 (47)

CaseCitedYears
Dresher v. Burt green
ohio · 1996
2 sentences

2003Id. {¶ 11} Where the non-moving party would have the burden of proving a number of elements in order to prevail at trial, the party moving for summary judgment may point to evidence that the non-moving party cannot possibly prevail on an essential element of the claim.

2003Id. {¶ 8} Where the non-moving party would have the burden of proving a number of elements in order to prevail at trial, the party moving for summary judgment may point to evidence that the non-moving party cannot possibly prevail on an essential element of the claim.

101998–2020
Burkes v. Stidham green
ohioctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2021“A disputed fact is material if it is an essential element of the claim as determined by the applicable substantive law-one which might affect the outcome of the litigation.” Id., citing 13 Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986) and Burkes v. Stidham, 107 Ohio App.3d 363, 371 (8th Dist.1995). “[T]he dispute about a material fact is ‘genuine’ * * * if the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the nonmoving party.” Anderson at 248 .

2008Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc. (1986), 477 U.S. 242 , 248 ; Burkes v. Stidham (1995), 107 Ohio App.3d 363 , 371 .

42007–2021
State v. Barnes green
ohio · 2002
2 sentences

2017Barnes, supra, 94 Ohio St.3d at 23 . {¶68} Appellant argues summarily such testimony would have been admissible to demonstrate his state of mind at the time of the incident, but Perry’s alleged propensity for violence is not an essential element of the defense of self-defense.

2017Barnes, supra, 94 Ohio St.3d at 23 . {¶68} Appellant argues summarily such testimony would have been admissible to demonstrate his state of mind at the time of the incident, but Perry’s alleged propensity for violence is not an essential element of the defense of self-defense.

42011–2017
Wochna v. Mancino, 07ca0059-M (3-10-2008) neutral
ohioctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2014Medina No. 07CA0059-M, 2008-Ohio-996, ¶ 9 , (“A disputed fact is material if it is an essential element of the claim as determined by the applicable substantive law – one which might affect the outcome of the litigation.” (Citing Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986).)) {¶17} Accordingly, the Nagys’ assignment of error is overruled.

2011No. 07CA0059-M, 2008-Ohio-996, at ¶9 , citing Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc. (1986), 477 U.S. 242, 248 . (“A disputed fact is material if it is an essential element of the claim as determined by the applicable substantive law-one which might affect the outcome of the litigation.”) As such, her affidavit is sufficient to demonstrate that there are genuine issues of material fact, and the trial court erred by granting summary judgment to the State.

32011–2014
State v. Barnes green
ohio · 2002
2 sentences

2016State v. Barnes, 94 Ohio St.3d 21 , 2002-Ohio-68 , 759 N.E.2d 1240 . {¶20} Appellant also argues the testimony was admissible to demonstrate his state of mind at the time of the incident.

2012State v. Barnes, 94 Ohio St.3d 21 , 2002-Ohio-68 , 759 Ohio St.3d 1240 (2002).

22012–2016
O'Day v. Webb green
ohio · 1972
2 sentences

2002O'Day v. Webb (1972), 29 Ohio St.2d 215 , 220 .

1999O'Day v. Webb (1972), 29 Ohio St.2d 215 , 220 .

21999–2002
State v. Carlson green
ohioctapp · 1986
2 sentences

2000State v. Spinks, supra; State v. Carlson, supra; Evid.R. 404(A)(2) and 405(B).

1999See State v. Baker (1993), 88 Ohio App.3d 204 , 208 ; State v. Carlson (1986), 31 Ohio App.3d 72 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

21999–2000
Cooper v. Grace Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1992
2 sentences

1997Cooper v. Grace Baptist *764 Church of Columbus, Ohio, Inc. (1992), 81 Ohio App.3d 728, 734 , 612 N.E.2d 357, 360-361 .

1997Cooper v. Grace Baptist *764 Church of Columbus, Ohio, Inc. (1992), 81 Ohio App.3d 728, 734 , 612 N.E.2d 357, 360-361 .

21997–1997
Myrtle Nell Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of Louis H. Catrett, Deceased v. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation green
cadc · 1985
2 sentences

1996Instead of requiring the movant to prove “in effect the negative of plaintiff’s case, even though the plaintiff has no evidence on an essential element of her claim[,]* * * [t]he majority should have required the defendant only to persuade the trial judge that there is no triable, factual dispute on causation.” Id. at 190 . {¶ 39} In adopting this view, the United States Supreme Court concluded that there is “no express or implied requirement in Rule 56 that the moving party must support its motion with affidavits or other similar materials negating the opponent’s claim.” Celotex at 323 , 106

1996Instead of requiring the movant to prove “in effect the negative of the plaintiffs case, even though the plaintiff has no evidence on an essential element of her claim[,] * * * [t]he majority should have required the defendant only to persuade the trial judge that there is no triable, factual dispute on causation.” Id. at 190 .

21996–1996
Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of Catrett green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1996Instead of requiring the movant to prove “in effect the negative of plaintiff’s case, even though the plaintiff has no evidence on an essential element of her claim[,]* * * [t]he majority should have required the defendant only to persuade the trial judge that there is no triable, factual dispute on causation.” Id. at 190 . {¶ 39} In adopting this view, the United States Supreme Court concluded that there is “no express or implied requirement in Rule 56 that the moving party must support its motion with affidavits or other similar materials negating the opponent’s claim.” Celotex at 323 , 106

1996Instead of requiring the movant to prove “in effect the negative of plaintiff’s case, even though the plaintiff has no evidence on an essential element of her claim[,]* * * [t]he majority should have required the defendant only to persuade the trial judge that there is no triable, factual dispute on causation.” Id. at 190 . {¶ 39} In adopting this view, the United States Supreme Court concluded that there is “no express or implied requirement in Rule 56 that the moving party must support its motion with affidavits or other similar materials negating the opponent’s claim.” Celotex at 323 , 106

21996–1996
Parker v. I&F Insulation Co. green
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2024In Parker v. I&F Insulation, 2000-Ohio-151, we considered what it means for a party to be a prevailing party in an appeal under R.C. 1345.09(F) of Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”).

2024In Parker v. I&F Insulation, 2000-Ohio-151 , we considered what it means for a party to be a prevailing party in an appeal under R.C. 1345.09(F) of Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”).

12024–2024
Estates of Morgan v. Fairfield Family Counseling Center green
ohio · 1997
2 sentences

2023Estates of Morgan v. Fairfield Family Counseling Ctr., 77 Ohio St.3d 284, 293 , 673 N.E.2d 1311 (1977).

2023Estates of Morgan v. Fairfield Family Counseling Ctr., 77 Ohio St.3d 284, 293 , 673 N.E.2d 1311 (1977).

12023–2023
Chambers v. St. Mary's School green
ohio · 1998
2 sentences

2023Mary’s School, 82 Ohio St.3d 563, 565 , 697 N.E.2d 198 (1998). {¶23} It is axiomatic that duty is an essential element of a claim for relief for negligence.

2023Mary’s School, 82 Ohio St.3d 563, 565 , 697 N.E.2d 198 (1998). {¶23} It is axiomatic that duty is an essential element of a claim for relief for negligence.

12023–2023
Hutchings v. Hutchings green
ohioctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2022Hutchings v. Hutchings, 2019-Ohio-5362 , 150 N.E.3d 548 , ¶ 23 (6th Dist.), citing Peirce v. Szymanski, 6th Dist.

12022–2022
Schulman v. City of Cleveland green
ohio · 1972
2 sentences

2020Hickman v. Capots, 45 Ohio St.3d 324 , 544 N.E.2d 639 (1989), citing Schulman v. Cleveland, 30 Ohio St.2d 196, 198 , 283 N.E.2d 175 (1972). ““‘[L]egal conclusions, deductions, or opinions couched as factual allegations are not given a presumption of truthfulness.’”” Electrolux Home Prods. at ¶ 8, quoting Williams v. U.S. Bank Shaker Square, 8th Dist.

2020Hickman v. Capots, 45 Ohio St.3d 324 , 544 N.E.2d 639 (1989), citing Schulman v. Cleveland, 30 Ohio St.2d 196, 198 , 283 N.E.2d 175 (1972). ““‘[L]egal conclusions, deductions, or opinions couched as factual allegations are not given a presumption of truthfulness.’”” Electrolux Home Prods. at ¶ 8, quoting Williams v. U.S. Bank Shaker Square, 8th Dist.

12020–2020
Strother v. Hutchinson green
ohio · 1981
1 sentence

2020The Woodside Parties concede that there was no direct evidence as to this essential element of their claim and instead they relied entirely upon circumstantial evidence. {¶71} In order to survive a motion for directed verdict, the plaintiff must produce evidence or “evidence of a fact upon which a reasonable inference may be predicated to support such element.” See Strother, 67 Ohio St.2d at 285 .

12020–2020
State ex rel. Hickman v. Capots green
ohio · 1989
2 sentences

2020Hickman v. Capots, 45 Ohio St.3d 324 , 544 N.E.2d 639 (1989), citing Schulman v. Cleveland, 30 Ohio St.2d 196, 198 , 283 N.E.2d 175 (1972). ““‘[L]egal conclusions, deductions, or opinions couched as factual allegations are not given a presumption of truthfulness.’”” Electrolux Home Prods. at ¶ 8, quoting Williams v. U.S. Bank Shaker Square, 8th Dist.

2020Hickman v. Capots, 45 Ohio St.3d 324 , 544 N.E.2d 639 (1989), citing Schulman v. Cleveland, 30 Ohio St.2d 196, 198 , 283 N.E.2d 175 (1972). ““‘[L]egal conclusions, deductions, or opinions couched as factual allegations are not given a presumption of truthfulness.’”” Electrolux Home Prods. at ¶ 8, quoting Williams v. U.S. Bank Shaker Square, 8th Dist.

12020–2020
State v. Jordan neutral
ohio · 2011
2 sentences

2020Trumbull No. 2009-T-0110, 2010-Ohio-5183 , ¶ 25, rev’d in part on separate grounds, 128 Ohio St.3d 268 , 2011-Ohio-737 , 943 N.E.2d 565 .

2020Trumbull No. 2009-T-0110, 2010-Ohio-5183 , ¶ 25, rev’d in part on separate grounds, 128 Ohio St.3d 268 , 2011-Ohio-737 , 943 N.E.2d 565 .

12020–2020
Welco Industries, Inc. v. Applied Companies green
ohio · 1993
1 sentence

2019Welco Industries, 67 Ohio St.3d at 346 .

12019–2019
State v. Galloway neutral
ohioctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2017Galloway, supra, 2016-Ohio-776 at ¶ 23, citing State v. Richards, 5th Dist.

12017–2017
State v. Snyder green
ohioctapp · 2011
12016–2016
Capital Financial Credit, L.L.C. v. Mays green
ohioctapp · 2010
12013–2013
Cappara v. Schibley green
ohio · 1999
12011–2011
Cohen v. Estate of Cohen green
ohio · 1986
12009–2009
Stanley v. Sewell Coal Co. green
wva · 1982
12009–2009
State v. Headley green
ohio · 1983
12008–2008
Byrd v. Smith green
ohio · 2006
12007–2007
Labine v. Vincent green
scotus · 1971
12004–2004
Trimble v. Gordon green
scotus · 1977
12004–2004
Vahila v. Hall green
ohio · 1997
12004–2004
Brookbank v. Gray green
ohio · 1996
12004–2004
Rybacki v. Allstate Insurance Company, Unpublished Decision (4-28-2004) green
ohioctapp · 2004
12004–2004
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
12002–2002
Francis v. City of Cleveland green
ohioctapp · 1992
12002–2002
Kenty v. Transamerica Premium Insurance green
ohio · 1995
12001–2001
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp. v. Employers Insurance green
ohio · 2000
12001–2001
Bittinger v. Klotzman green
ohioctapp · 1996
12001–2001
cluster 500355 green
· 1988
12000–2000
Bowen v. Kil-Kare, Inc. green
ohio · 1992
12000–2000
Weser v. Carlin green
scotus · 1986
12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (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

NC 401 (1977–2026) TN 391 (1966–2026) CA 177 (1922–2026) TX 168 (1920–2026) IN 124 (1897–2024) MA 97 (1984–2026) MS 93 (1963–2026) OH 90 (1872–2026) ND 75 (1984–2025) WA 68 (1931–2026) NY 68 (1952–2025) GA 60 (1924–2025) IL 54 (1883–2026) AR 51 (1953–2025) LA 50 (1967–2022) WY 47 (1975–2026) MO 41 (1909–2024) MI 41 (1976–2026) AZ 40 (1966–2025) FL 38 (1951–2022) AL 32 (1978–2018) CT 28 (1972–2022) WI 28 (1951–2025) ID 26 (1965–2026) ME 23 (1982–2025) MN 22 (1924–2014) IA 22 (1915–2024) PA 20 (1900–2022) NM 17 (1967–2026) SC 17 (1924–2026) DE 17 (1941–2026) UT 16 (1994–2026) NJ 15 (1984–2023) MT 11 (2000–2026) KY 9 (1929–2024) OK 9 (1937–2009) SD 9 (1946–2016) RI 9 (1984–2026) NV 9 (1986–2022) MD 8 (1966–2024) NE 8 (1942–2023) KS 8 (1994–2026) HI 8 (1984–2018) OR 8 (1922–2010) WV 7 (1982–2025) CO 7 (1981–2025) VT 6 (2010–2025) DC 6 (1964–2021) VA 5 (1989–2023) NH 4 (1996–1999) VI 3 (2013–2023) AK 3 (1989–1998)

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