accurate instruction in Ohio

8 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1934–2021 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Maxwellgreen ohio · 2014 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020A jury’s verdict in favor of death is a recommendation, since the judge may impose a life sentence even if the jury recommends death, see R.C. 2929.03(D)(3), and we have “consistently rejected” arguments that an accurate instruction to that effect “impermissibly reduces the jury’s sense of responsibility.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 559 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995); see also State v. Maxwell, 139 Ohio St.3d 12 , 2014-Ohio-1019 , 9 N.E.3d 930, ¶ 88 . {¶ 40} Second, Kirkland points to the prosecutor’s statement that jurors would be “required to sign a death verdict” if they found that the ag 2020A jury’s verdict in favor of death is a recommendation, since the judge may impose a life sentence even if the jury recommends death, see R.C. 2929.03(D)(3), and we have “consistently rejected” arguments that an accurate instruction to that effect “impermissibly reduces the jury’s sense of responsibility.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 559 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995); see also State v. Maxwell, 139 Ohio St.3d 12 , 2014-Ohio-1019 , 9 N.E.3d 930, ¶ 88 . {¶ 40} Second, Kirkland points to the prosecutor’s statement that jurors would be “required to sign a death verdict” if they found that the ag	1	1
State v. Rogersgreen ohio · 1986 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989 2 sentences 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 . 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 .	1	1
Caldwell v. Mississippigreen scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989 1 sentence 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Norwood v. McDonald green · 1943 2 sentences 1994That court also stated that “[w]hether different proofs are required to sustain the two actions is said to be the best and most accurate test in determining whether the former action is a bar.” Id., 142 Ohio St. at 311 , 27 O.O. at 245 , 52 N.E.2d at 73 . 1994That court also stated that “[w]hether different proofs are required to sustain the two actions is said to be the best and most accurate test in determining whether the former action is a bar.” Id., 142 Ohio St. at 311 , 27 O.O. at 245 , 52 N.E.2d at 73 .	2	1992–1994
State v. Thompkins red ohio · 1997 1 sentence 2021He argues the trial court told the jury, “If you find that the defendant used a deadly weapon against another in a manner calculated to destroy life….,” but the accurate instruction is, “[i]f a wound is inflicted on a person with a deadly weapon in a manner calculated to destroy life….” Id.	1	2021–2021
Provenzano v. Integrated Genetics green njd · 1998 2 sentences 2020Id. {¶ 33} In contending that summary judgment based on lack of causation should be granted, the defendants argued that the mother’s “deposition testimony did not conclusively establish that she would have terminated fetus B but for Defendants' failure to inform her and her husband of the accurate test results.” Id. at 415 . 2020Id. {¶ 33} In contending that summary judgment based on lack of causation should be granted, the defendants argued that the mother’s “deposition testimony did not conclusively establish that she would have terminated fetus B but for Defendants' failure to inform her and her husband of the accurate test results.” Id. at 415 .	1	2020–2020
State v. Carter green ohio · 1995 2 sentences 2020A jury’s verdict in favor of death is a recommendation, since the judge may impose a life sentence even if the jury recommends death, see R.C. 2929.03(D)(3), and we have “consistently rejected” arguments that an accurate instruction to that effect “impermissibly reduces the jury’s sense of responsibility.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 559 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995); see also State v. Maxwell, 139 Ohio St.3d 12 , 2014-Ohio-1019 , 9 N.E.3d 930, ¶ 88 . {¶ 40} Second, Kirkland points to the prosecutor’s statement that jurors would be “required to sign a death verdict” if they found that the ag 2020A jury’s verdict in favor of death is a recommendation, since the judge may impose a life sentence even if the jury recommends death, see R.C. 2929.03(D)(3), and we have “consistently rejected” arguments that an accurate instruction to that effect “impermissibly reduces the jury’s sense of responsibility.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 559 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995); see also State v. Maxwell, 139 Ohio St.3d 12 , 2014-Ohio-1019 , 9 N.E.3d 930, ¶ 88 . {¶ 40} Second, Kirkland points to the prosecutor’s statement that jurors would be “required to sign a death verdict” if they found that the ag	1	2020–2020
Guy v. State green ind · 2005 1 sentence 2013Presumably, if this was required to take an accurate test, the manufacturer could have included that feature as in the checklist. {¶ 19} We also note that the Indiana Supreme Court heard an analogous case in Guy v. State, 823 N.E.2d 274 (Ind. 2005).	1	2013–2013
State v. Williams green ohio · 1986 2 sentences 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 . 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 .	1	1989–1989
State v. Poindexter green ohio · 1988 2 sentences 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 . 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 .	1	1989–1989
State v. Buell green ohio · 1986 2 sentences 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 . 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 .	1	1989–1989
State v. Steffen green ohio · 1987 2 sentences 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 . 1989State v. Williams (1986), 23 Ohio St. 3d 16, 21-22 , 23 OBR 13, 18-19, 490 N.E. 2d 906, 912 , citing Caldwell, supra, at 248 (O’Connor, J., concurring); see, also, State v. Rogers (1986), 28 Ohio St. 3d 427, 429 , 28 OBR 480, 482, 504 N.E. 2d 52, 54 ; State v. Buell (1986), 22 Ohio St. 3d 124, 143-144 , 22 OBR 203, 220, 489 N.E. 2d 795, 812 ; State v. Steffen (1987), 31 Ohio St. 3d 111, 113-114 , 31 OBR 273, 275, 509 N.E. 2d 383, 387-388 ; State v. Poindexter (1988), 36 Ohio St. 3d 1, 3 , 520 N.E. 2d 568, 570-571 .	1	1989–1989
Ohio Fuel Gas Co. v. City of Mt. Vernon green ohioctapp · 1930 2 sentences 1934Vernon, 37 Ohio App., 159 , 174 N. E., 260 . 1934Vernon, 37 Ohio App., 159 , 174 N. E., 260 .	1	1934–1934

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