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compulsory counterclaim rule in Ohio

10 Ohio opinions name it 1 courts 1996–2026 2 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Geauga Truck & Implement Co. v. Juskiewiczgreen
ohio · 1984 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2026
2 sentences

2026Geauga Truck & Implement Co. v. Juskiewicz, 9 Ohio St.3d 12, 14 (1984).

2019Geauga Truck & Implement Co. v. Juskiewicz, 9 Ohio St.3d 12, 14 , 457 N.E.2d 827 (1984). {¶6} In Sherman, this court applied Civ.R. 13(A) in affirming summary judgment in favor of a landlord on a tenant’s complaint for personal injury.

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Fifth Third Bank v. Hopkinsgreen
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See also Fifth Third Bank v. Hopkins, 177 Ohio App.3d 114 , 2008-Ohio-2959, ¶ 10 (9th Dist.); SunTrust Bank v. Wagshul, 2d Dist.

2014See also Fifth Third Bank v. Hopkins, 177 Ohio App.3d 114 , 2008-Ohio-2959, ¶ 10 (9th Dist.); SunTrust Bank v. Wagshul, 2d Dist.

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Huntington National Bank v. Rossgreen
ohioctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Bank v. Ross, 130 Ohio App.3d 687, 694 (10th Dist.1998), citing Civ.R. 13 (because mortgagee and mortgagor were co-defendants in a tax foreclosure action brought by the county treasurer, the compulsory counterclaim rule did not apply and mortgagee was not required to bring all of its foreclosure claims against the mortgagor in that action).

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Grill v. Artistic Renovations green
ohctapp8cuyahog · 2018
1 sentence

2025The litigation in Grill v. Artistic Renovations, 2018-Ohio-747 (8th Dist.), arose out of a construction/remodeling contract.

12025–2025
Rettig Enterprises, Inc. v. Koehler green
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2017Lignos , 1997 WL 67755 , at *1-2 (when the appellant's insurer brought an action for declaratory judgment to determine whether it had a duty to defend appellants, it was required to pursue as a compulsory counterclaim the request for reimbursement for attorney's fees in defending the declaratory judgment action). {¶ 39} The same analysis applies here and the second prong of the compulsory counterclaim test is satisfied, since the claim for attorney's fees arose directly out of the prior claim and "involve[d] many of the same factual issues, or the same factual and legal issues." (Citation omit

2017Lignos , 1997 WL 67755 , at *1-2 (when the appellant's insurer brought an action for declaratory judgment to determine whether it had a duty to defend appellants, it was required to pursue as a compulsory counterclaim the request for reimbursement for attorney's fees in defending the declaratory judgment action). {¶ 39} The same analysis applies here and the second prong of the compulsory counterclaim test is satisfied, since the claim for attorney's fees arose directly out of the prior claim and "involve[d] many of the same factual issues, or the same factual and legal issues." (Citation omit

12017–2017
Gilbert v. Summit County green
ohio · 2004
2 sentences

2014Civ.R. 56(C); Gilbert v. Summit Cty., 104 Ohio St.3d 660 , 2004-Ohio-7108 , 821 N.E.2d 564, ¶ 6 . {¶6} In the instant case, the trial court granted summary judgment in Harper II, concluding that the legal malpractice claim was a compulsory counterclaim to the claim for unpaid legal fees, and that Harper was, therefore, required to litigate this claim in Harper I.

2014Civ.R. 56(C); Gilbert v. Summit Cty., 104 Ohio St.3d 660 , 2004-Ohio-7108 , 821 N.E.2d 564, ¶ 6 . {¶6} In the instant case, the trial court granted summary judgment in Harper II, concluding that the legal malpractice claim was a compulsory counterclaim to the claim for unpaid legal fees, and that Harper was, therefore, required to litigate this claim in Harper I.

12014–2014
Quintus v. McClure green
ohioctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2007Wolff, Inc. (1984), 17 Ohio App.3d 173 ; Quintus v. McClure (1987), 41 Ohio App.3d 402 ; Broadway Mgt, Inc. v. Godale (1977), 55 Ohio App.2d 49 (stating that "[f]ailure to assert a compulsory counterclaim is a bar to any subsequent attempt to pursue same by application of the doctrine of res judicata"). {¶ 71} Section 5 (B), Article IV , of the Ohio Constitution provides in part: The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules governing practice and procedure in all courts of the state, which rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify any substantive right. * * * All laws in conflict with such rules

12007–2007
Broadway Management, Inc. v. Godale green
ohioctapp · 1977
1 sentence

2007Wolff, Inc. (1984), 17 Ohio App.3d 173 ; Quintus v. McClure (1987), 41 Ohio App.3d 402 ; Broadway Mgt, Inc. v. Godale (1977), 55 Ohio App.2d 49 (stating that "[f]ailure to assert a compulsory counterclaim is a bar to any subsequent attempt to pursue same by application of the doctrine of res judicata"). {¶ 71} Section 5 (B), Article IV , of the Ohio Constitution provides in part: The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules governing practice and procedure in all courts of the state, which rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify any substantive right. * * * All laws in conflict with such rules

12007–2007
Interstate Steel Erectors, Inc. v. H. & L. Wolff, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2007Wolff, Inc. (1984), 17 Ohio App.3d 173 ; Quintus v. McClure (1987), 41 Ohio App.3d 402 ; Broadway Mgt, Inc. v. Godale (1977), 55 Ohio App.2d 49 (stating that "[f]ailure to assert a compulsory counterclaim is a bar to any subsequent attempt to pursue same by application of the doctrine of res judicata"). {¶ 71} Section 5 (B), Article IV , of the Ohio Constitution provides in part: The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules governing practice and procedure in all courts of the state, which rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify any substantive right. * * * All laws in conflict with such rules

12007–2007
Rockey v. 84 Lumber Co. green
ohio · 1993
1 sentence

2007Wolff, Inc. (1984), 17 Ohio App.3d 173 ; Quintus v. McClure (1987), 41 Ohio App.3d 402 ; Broadway Mgt, Inc. v. Godale (1977), 55 Ohio App.2d 49 (stating that "[f]ailure to assert a compulsory counterclaim is a bar to any subsequent attempt to pursue same by application of the doctrine of res judicata"). {¶ 71} Section 5 (B), Article IV , of the Ohio Constitution provides in part: The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules governing practice and procedure in all courts of the state, which rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify any substantive right. * * * All laws in conflict with such rules

12007–2007
Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. green
ohio · 1978
1 sentence

2004Id. {¶ 14} We first consider appellant's second and third assignments of error, in which appellant contends that the trial court misapplied the compulsory counterclaim rule and thus erred in granting summary judgment to appellee.

12004–2004
Village of Grafton v. Ohio Edison Co. green
ohio · 1996
1 sentence

2004Grafton v. Ohio Edison Co. (1996), 77 Ohio St.3d 102 .

12004–2004
Jemo Associates, Inc. v. Garman green
ohio · 1982
2 sentences

1998Appellees cite Jemo Assoc., Inc. v. Garman (1982), 70 Ohio St.2d 267 , 24 O.O.3d 358 , 436 N.E.2d 1353 , Sherman v. Pearson (1996), 110 Ohio App.3d 70 , 673 N.E.2d 643 , and Maduka v. Parries, 14 Ohio App.3d 191 , 14 OBR 209, 470 N.E.2d 464 , for the proposition that Civ.R. 13(A) applies to forcible entry and detainer actions.

1998Appellees cite Jemo Assoc., Inc. v. Garman (1982), 70 Ohio St.2d 267 , 24 O.O.3d 358 , 436 N.E.2d 1353 , Sherman v. Pearson (1996), 110 Ohio App.3d 70 , 673 N.E.2d 643 , and Maduka v. Parries, 14 Ohio App.3d 191 , 14 OBR 209, 470 N.E.2d 464 , for the proposition that Civ.R. 13(A) applies to forcible entry and detainer actions.

11998–1998
Maduka v. Parries green
ohioctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1998Appellees cite Jemo Assoc., Inc. v. Garman (1982), 70 Ohio St.2d 267 , 24 O.O.3d 358 , 436 N.E.2d 1353 , Sherman v. Pearson (1996), 110 Ohio App.3d 70 , 673 N.E.2d 643 , and Maduka v. Parries, 14 Ohio App.3d 191 , 14 OBR 209, 470 N.E.2d 464 , for the proposition that Civ.R. 13(A) applies to forcible entry and detainer actions.

1998Appellees cite Jemo Assoc., Inc. v. Garman (1982), 70 Ohio St.2d 267 , 24 O.O.3d 358 , 436 N.E.2d 1353 , Sherman v. Pearson (1996), 110 Ohio App.3d 70 , 673 N.E.2d 643 , and Maduka v. Parries, 14 Ohio App.3d 191 , 14 OBR 209, 470 N.E.2d 464 , for the proposition that Civ.R. 13(A) applies to forcible entry and detainer actions.

11998–1998
Sherman v. Pearson green
ohioctapp · 1996
2 sentences

1998Appellees cite Jemo Assoc., Inc. v. Garman (1982), 70 Ohio St.2d 267 , 24 O.O.3d 358 , 436 N.E.2d 1353 , Sherman v. Pearson (1996), 110 Ohio App.3d 70 , 673 N.E.2d 643 , and Maduka v. Parries, 14 Ohio App.3d 191 , 14 OBR 209, 470 N.E.2d 464 , for the proposition that Civ.R. 13(A) applies to forcible entry and detainer actions.

1998Appellees cite Jemo Assoc., Inc. v. Garman (1982), 70 Ohio St.2d 267 , 24 O.O.3d 358 , 436 N.E.2d 1353 , Sherman v. Pearson (1996), 110 Ohio App.3d 70 , 673 N.E.2d 643 , and Maduka v. Parries, 14 Ohio App.3d 191 , 14 OBR 209, 470 N.E.2d 464 , for the proposition that Civ.R. 13(A) applies to forcible entry and detainer actions.

11998–1998
Osborn Co. v. Department of Administrative Services green
ohioctapp · 1992
2 sentences

1996Osborn Co. v. Ohio Dept. of Adm. Serv. (1992), 80 Ohio App.3d 205 , 608 N.E.2d 1149 .

1996Osborn Co. v. Ohio Dept. of Adm. Serv. (1992), 80 Ohio App.3d 205 , 608 N.E.2d 1149 .

11996–1996

Where else courts name it

TX 83 (1976–2026) MO 26 (1966–2022) FL 17 (1980–2021) AL 13 (1988–2014) NM 10 (1993–2013) OH 10 (1996–2026) WA 9 (1986–2025) CA 6 (1955–2015) NC 5 (1978–2018) NY 5 (1986–2022) WV 5 (1987–2013) UT 4 (1955–2024) WI 4 (1993–2007) SD 4 (1988–2025) CT 3 (1997–2022) DC 3 (1976–2021) OR 3 (1984–2016) IA 3 (1964–1996) IL 3 (1980–1982) MD 3 (1994–2024) GA 3 (1991–2014) CO 2 (2008–2025) IN 2 (1999–2008) NV 2 (1964–1982) LA 2 (1998–2021) WY 2 (1979–1991) MA 2 (1983–1999) AR 2 (1983–2001) ND 2 (1985–1990)

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