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shield defense in Ohio

11 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1942–2024 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.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Mullinsgreen
ohioctapp · 1971 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1982–2019
2 sentences

2019Nix v. Cleveland, 83 Ohio St.3d 379, 383-384 , (1998), citing United States v. Collis, 128 F.3d 313, 321 (6th Cir.1997); State v. Bissantz, 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 (12th Dist.1982), rev’d on other grounds, State v. Bissant, 30 Ohio -11- Case No. 3-18-16 St.3d 120 (1987), quoting State v. Mullins, 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 (4th Dist.1971) (“‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’”).

1998United States v. Collis (C.A.6, 1997), 128 F.3d 313, 321 ; State v. Bissantz (1982), 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 , 3 OBR 123, 125, 444 N.E.2d 92, 95 , quoting State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 , 55 O.O.2d 30, 32 , 268 N.E.2d 603, 606 (“ ‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’ ”).

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United States v. Ronald Collisgreen
ca6 · 1997 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1998–2019
2 sentences

2019Nix v. Cleveland, 83 Ohio St.3d 379, 383-384 , (1998), citing United States v. Collis, 128 F.3d 313, 321 (6th Cir.1997); State v. Bissantz, 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 (12th Dist.1982), rev’d on other grounds, State v. Bissant, 30 Ohio -11- Case No. 3-18-16 St.3d 120 (1987), quoting State v. Mullins, 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 (4th Dist.1971) (“‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’”).

1998United States v. Collis (C.A.6, 1997), 128 F.3d 313, 321 ; State v. Bissantz (1982), 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 , 3 OBR 123, 125, 444 N.E.2d 92, 95 , quoting State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 , 55 O.O.2d 30, 32 , 268 N.E.2d 603, 606 (“ ‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’ ”).

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State v. Bissantzgreen
ohioctapp · 1982 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1998–2019
2 sentences

2019Nix v. Cleveland, 83 Ohio St.3d 379, 383-384 , (1998), citing United States v. Collis, 128 F.3d 313, 321 (6th Cir.1997); State v. Bissantz, 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 (12th Dist.1982), rev’d on other grounds, State v. Bissant, 30 Ohio -11- Case No. 3-18-16 St.3d 120 (1987), quoting State v. Mullins, 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 (4th Dist.1971) (“‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’”).

1998United States v. Collis (C.A.6, 1997), 128 F.3d 313, 321 ; State v. Bissantz (1982), 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 , 3 OBR 123, 125, 444 N.E.2d 92, 95 , quoting State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 , 55 O.O.2d 30, 32 , 268 N.E.2d 603, 606 (“ ‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’ ”).

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State ex rel. LTV Steel Co. v. Gwingreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024LTV Steel Co., 1992-Ohio-20 at ¶ 18.

2024LTV Steel Co., 1992-Ohio-20 at ¶ 18.

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United States v. Ana Luisa Gordon-Nikkargreen
ca5 · 1975 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Peterson v. Feyereisen neutral
wis · 1931
2 sentences

1944Peterson v Feyereisen, 203 Wis., 294 , 234 N. W., 496 , 73 ALR, 571 , and note.” §11321 GC, provides: “When cross-demands have existed between persons under such* circumstances that if one had brought an action against the other a counterclaim or set-off could have been set up, neither can be deprived of the benefit thereof by assignment by the other, or by his death.

1944Peterson v Feyereisen, 203 Wis., 294 , 234 N. W., 496 , 73 ALR, 571 , and note.” §11321 GC, provides: “When cross-demands have existed between persons under such* circumstances that if one had brought an action against the other a counterclaim or set-off could have been set up, neither can be deprived of the benefit thereof by assignment by the other, or by his death.

21942–1944
State ex rel. Nix v. City of Cleveland green
ohio · 1998
1 sentence

2019Nix v. Cleveland, 83 Ohio St.3d 379, 383-384 , (1998), citing United States v. Collis, 128 F.3d 313, 321 (6th Cir.1997); State v. Bissantz, 3 Ohio App.3d 108, 110 (12th Dist.1982), rev’d on other grounds, State v. Bissant, 30 Ohio -11- Case No. 3-18-16 St.3d 120 (1987), quoting State v. Mullins, 26 Ohio App.2d 13, 18 (4th Dist.1971) (“‘A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as a sword or weapon of offense to enable persons to carry out contemplated crimes against society.’”).

12019–2019
Holstein v. Ohio Valley Vulcanizing, Inc., 06 Be 41 (6-18-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Such assignments of error, however, "are only for the limited purpose of preventing the reversal of the judgment under review." Chapman , at 327-328 , citing Loewenstine v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (1982), 7 Ohio App.3d 185 ; see, also, Parton v. Weilnau (1959), 169 Ohio St. 145 , 146 , paragraph seven of the syllabus (construing and applying former R.C. 2505.22 ) (holding the same as Chapman); Holstein v. Ohio Valley Vulcanizing, Inc. , Belmont App. No. 06 BE 41, 2007-Ohio-3329 , at ¶ 35 . {¶ 50} Accordingly, while defendants may not use their cross-assignment of error as a sword, they may use i

12008–2008
Loewenstine v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2008Such assignments of error, however, "are only for the limited purpose of preventing the reversal of the judgment under review." Chapman , at 327-328 , citing Loewenstine v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (1982), 7 Ohio App.3d 185 ; see, also, Parton v. Weilnau (1959), 169 Ohio St. 145 , 146 , paragraph seven of the syllabus (construing and applying former R.C. 2505.22 ) (holding the same as Chapman); Holstein v. Ohio Valley Vulcanizing, Inc. , Belmont App. No. 06 BE 41, 2007-Ohio-3329 , at ¶ 35 . {¶ 50} Accordingly, while defendants may not use their cross-assignment of error as a sword, they may use i

12008–2008
Cuyler v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1998In order to overcome a motion for summary judgment, appellant must show that Hedric's dual representation was "an actual conflict of interest adversely affect[ing] his lawyer's performance." Cuyler v. Sullivan (1980), 446 U.S. 335 , 348 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 .

1998In order to overcome a motion for summary judgment, appellant must show that Hedric's dual representation was "an actual conflict of interest adversely affect[ing] his lawyer's performance." Cuyler v. Sullivan (1980), 446 U.S. 335 , 348 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 .

11998–1998
Terex Corp. v. Grim Welding Co. green
ohioctapp · 1989
2 sentences

1993Terex Corp. v. Grim Welding Co. (1989), 58 Ohio App.3d 80 , 568 N.E.2d 739 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

1993Terex Corp. v. Grim Welding Co. (1989), 58 Ohio App.3d 80 , 568 N.E.2d 739 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

11993–1993
State v. Karcher green
ohio · 1951
2 sentences

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

11982–1982
Hoffa v. United States green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

11982–1982
cluster 268758 green
ca6 · 1965
1 sentence

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

11982–1982
In Re Bostwick neutral
ohioctapp · 1931
1 sentence

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

11982–1982
Hayes, Admx. v. Lindquist green
ohioctapp · 1926
1 sentence

1982See, generally, Annotation, 125 A.L.R. 508 ; see, also, United States v. Gordon-Nikkar (C.A. 5, 1975), 518 F.2d 972 (where the court stated that the policy underlying the attorney-client privilege was to promote the administration of justice); United States v. Hoffa (C.A. 6, 1965), 349 F.2d 20 , affirmed (1966), 385 U.S. 293 ; State v. Karcher (1951), 155 Ohio St. 253 [ 44 O.O. 258 ]; State v. Mullins (1971), 26 Ohio App.2d 13 [ 55 O.O.2d 30 ] (wherein the court, at page 18, stated: “A privileged communication may be a shield of defense as to crimes already committed, but it cannot be used as

11982–1982
Sears v. City of Cincinnati green
ohio · 1972
1 sentence

1973John’s Hospital (1956), 165 Ohio St. 467 , wherein it was held: “A corporation not for profit, which has as its purpose the maintenance and operation of a hospital, is, under the doctrine of respondeat superior, liable for the torts of its servants.” The defense of governmental immunity was also available to municipal hospitals operated not as a proprietary but as a governmental function (Hyde v. Lakewood [1965], 2 Ohio St. 2d 155 ), until this court’s decision in Sears v. Cincinnati (1972), 31 Ohio St. 2d 157 .

11973–1973
Hyde v. City of Lakewood neutral
ohio · 1965
1 sentence

1973John’s Hospital (1956), 165 Ohio St. 467 , wherein it was held: “A corporation not for profit, which has as its purpose the maintenance and operation of a hospital, is, under the doctrine of respondeat superior, liable for the torts of its servants.” The defense of governmental immunity was also available to municipal hospitals operated not as a proprietary but as a governmental function (Hyde v. Lakewood [1965], 2 Ohio St. 2d 155 ), until this court’s decision in Sears v. Cincinnati (1972), 31 Ohio St. 2d 157 .

11973–1973
Bronson v. Mau neutral
ohioctapp · 1940
1 sentence

1944In Bronson v. Mau, 31 Abs 653 , Eagle Svgs. & Loan Co. v West, 71 Oh Ap 485, in the latter opinion this Court, possibly in obiter, went further, stating at page. 496 of the opinion: “Indeed, the weight of authority goes further and holds that the use of a cause of action as a shield or defense is not precluded, even though the statutory period has run against its use for-affirmative relief at the time of the filing of the action in which it used.

11944–1944

Where else courts name it

CT 31 (1985–2021) FL 19 (1931–2022) NY 14 (1875–2017) CA 13 (1947–2020) OH 11 (1942–2024) NJ 9 (1962–2005) PA 9 (1960–2021) MA 9 (1976–2025) KS 8 (1902–2013) MO 8 (1967–2021) WI 5 (1987–2013) MD 5 (1975–2019) AL 5 (1910–2012) IA 5 (1924–2005) TX 4 (1976–2024) NC 4 (1980–2025) GA 4 (1985–1997) DC 3 (1991–2025) ID 3 (1953–1989) CO 3 (1918–2023) ND 3 (1973–1992) WA 3 (1986–2018) IN 3 (1916–2014) VA 3 (1965–2014) MI 3 (1966–1992) LA 2 (1995–2000) HI 2 (1915–1999) IL 2 (1946–1986) NM 2 (2012–2012) WV 2 (1978–1991) OR 2 (1914–1971) OK 2 (2003–2012) KY 2 (1932–2012) TN 2 (2002–2003) NE 2 (1953–1982)

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