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generally accepted rule in Ohio

65 Ohio opinions name it 5 courts 1892–2026 4 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lusanegreen
ohioctapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., State v. Lusane, 2018-Ohio-1775, ¶ 18-20 (8th Dist.); State v. Francis, 2004-Ohio-6894 , ¶ 56.

2025See, e.g., State v. Lusane, 2018-Ohio-1775, ¶ 18-20 (8th Dist.); State v. Francis, 2004-Ohio-6894 , ¶ 56.

22
Baker v. McKnightgreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Baker v. McKnight (1983), 4 Ohio St.3d 125 , 127 , 447 N.E.2d 104 .

2008See Baker v. McKnight (1983), 4 Ohio St.3d 125 , 127 , 447 N.E.2d 104 .

22
Willett v. Rowekampgreen
ohio · 1938 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1978–1995
2 sentences

1995See Willett v. Rowekamp (1938), 134 Ohio St. 285 [ 12 O.O. 91 , 16 N.E.2d 457 ]; Bruni v. Tatsumi, supra. Thus it is the scope of the witness’ knowledge and not the artificial classification by title that should govern the threshold question of his qualifications.” (Emphasis added.) Id. at 159-160 , 10 O.O.3d at 334-335 , 383 N.E.2d at 567 .

1995See Willett v. Rowekamp (1938), 134 Ohio St. 285 [ 12 O.O. 91 , 16 N.E.2d 457 ]; Bruni v. Tatsumi, supra. Thus it is the scope of the witness’ knowledge and not the artificial classification by title that should govern the threshold question of his qualifications.” (Emphasis added.) Id. at 159-160 , 10 O.O.3d at 334-335 , 383 N.E.2d at 567 .

22
Deeds v. American Securitygreen
ohioctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1995–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. ("[T]he expert testimony and opinion sought to be elicited by Deeds * * * as to the generally accepted standard of conduct for a security guard and Justice's adherence to that standard would not have been helpful to the jury" based on the fact that the security guard's responsibilities were "expressly limited" by contract.).

1995Deeds , 39 Ohio App.3d. at 33-34, 528 N.E.2d at 1311-1313 .

12
State v. McKeegreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Newlin v. Downing, 43 Ohio St.3d 109 , 539 N.E.2d 140 (1989), fn. 2; State v. Schofield, 11th Dist. Portage No. 98-P-0099, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 5945 , 5-6 (Dec. 10, 1999) (“It is a generally accepted principle that a lay witness may testify to the speed of an automobile * * * when the lay witness has made personal observations of the speed[.]”), citing State v. Auerbach, 108 Ohio St. 96 , 140 N.E. 507 (1923), paragraph one of the syllabus; see also State v. McKee, 91 Ohio St.3d 292, 296 , 744 N.E.2d 737 (2001) (“Evid.R. 701 contemplated testimony about such ordinary things as * * * speed[.]”).

2021Newlin v. Downing, 43 Ohio St.3d 109 , 539 N.E.2d 140 (1989), fn. 2; State v. Schofield, 11th Dist. Portage No. 98-P-0099, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 5945 , 5-6 (Dec. 10, 1999) (“It is a generally accepted principle that a lay witness may testify to the speed of an automobile * * * when the lay witness has made personal observations of the speed[.]”), citing State v. Auerbach, 108 Ohio St. 96 , 140 N.E. 507 (1923), paragraph one of the syllabus; see also State v. McKee, 91 Ohio St.3d 292, 296 , 744 N.E.2d 737 (2001) (“Evid.R. 701 contemplated testimony about such ordinary things as * * * speed[.]”).

11
City of Urbana ex rel. Newlin v. Downinggreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Newlin v. Downing, 43 Ohio St.3d 109 , 539 N.E.2d 140 (1989), fn. 2; State v. Schofield, 11th Dist. Portage No. 98-P-0099, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 5945 , 5-6 (Dec. 10, 1999) (“It is a generally accepted principle that a lay witness may testify to the speed of an automobile * * * when the lay witness has made personal observations of the speed[.]”), citing State v. Auerbach, 108 Ohio St. 96 , 140 N.E. 507 (1923), paragraph one of the syllabus; see also State v. McKee, 91 Ohio St.3d 292, 296 , 744 N.E.2d 737 (2001) (“Evid.R. 701 contemplated testimony about such ordinary things as * * * speed[.]”).

2021Newlin v. Downing, 43 Ohio St.3d 109 , 539 N.E.2d 140 (1989), fn. 2; State v. Schofield, 11th Dist. Portage No. 98-P-0099, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 5945 , 5-6 (Dec. 10, 1999) (“It is a generally accepted principle that a lay witness may testify to the speed of an automobile * * * when the lay witness has made personal observations of the speed[.]”), citing State v. Auerbach, 108 Ohio St. 96 , 140 N.E. 507 (1923), paragraph one of the syllabus; see also State v. McKee, 91 Ohio St.3d 292, 296 , 744 N.E.2d 737 (2001) (“Evid.R. 701 contemplated testimony about such ordinary things as * * * speed[.]”).

11
OBS Co., Inc. v. Pace Const. Corp.green
fla · 1990 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Corp., 558 So.2d 404, 406 (Fla.1990) (“It is a generally accepted rule of contract law that, where a writing expressly refers to and sufficiently describes another document, that other document, or so much of it as is referred to, is to be interpreted as part of the writing.”). {¶42} Here, the evidence indicates the Family Agreement was incorporated by reference in the 1993 Amendment and thus, became a part of the 1993 Amended Agreement.

11
Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
State v. Intoxicating Liquors, Vino Medical Co.green
me · 1922 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1945–1945
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 (58)

CaseCitedYears
Crowe v. Hoffman green
ohioctapp · 1983
2 sentences

2000It is the generally accepted principle in Ohio that "[a]n owner of property abutting a public sidewalk is not, generally, liable for injuries sustained by a pedestrian thereon." Crowe v. Hoffman (1983), 13 Ohio App.3d 254 , 255 , 468 N.E.2d 1120 citing Eichorn v. Lustig's, Inc. (1954), 161 Ohio St. 11 , 117 N.E.2d 436 .

2000It is the generally accepted principle in Ohio that "[a]n owner of property abutting a public sidewalk is not, generally, liable for injuries sustained by a pedestrian thereon." Crowe v. Hoffman (1983), 13 Ohio App.3d 254 , 255 , 468 N.E.2d 1120 citing Eichorn v. Lustig's, Inc. (1954), 161 Ohio St. 11 , 117 N.E.2d 436 .

31999–2004
State v. Auerbach green
ohio · 1923
2 sentences

2021Newlin v. Downing, 43 Ohio St.3d 109 , 539 N.E.2d 140 (1989), fn. 2; State v. Schofield, 11th Dist. Portage No. 98-P-0099, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 5945 , 5-6 (Dec. 10, 1999) (“It is a generally accepted principle that a lay witness may testify to the speed of an automobile * * * when the lay witness has made personal observations of the speed[.]”), citing State v. Auerbach, 108 Ohio St. 96 , 140 N.E. 507 (1923), paragraph one of the syllabus; see also State v. McKee, 91 Ohio St.3d 292, 296 , 744 N.E.2d 737 (2001) (“Evid.R. 701 contemplated testimony about such ordinary things as * * * speed[.]”).

2021Newlin v. Downing, 43 Ohio St.3d 109 , 539 N.E.2d 140 (1989), fn. 2; State v. Schofield, 11th Dist. Portage No. 98-P-0099, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 5945 , 5-6 (Dec. 10, 1999) (“It is a generally accepted principle that a lay witness may testify to the speed of an automobile * * * when the lay witness has made personal observations of the speed[.]”), citing State v. Auerbach, 108 Ohio St. 96 , 140 N.E. 507 (1923), paragraph one of the syllabus; see also State v. McKee, 91 Ohio St.3d 292, 296 , 744 N.E.2d 737 (2001) (“Evid.R. 701 contemplated testimony about such ordinary things as * * * speed[.]”).

21999–2021
Blakemore v. Blakemore green
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

2013An abuse of discretion “implies that the court’s attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.” Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 . {¶28} “The generally accepted rule is that a reviewing court should view the evidence favorably to the trial court’s action rather than to the jury’s verdict.” Rieman v. Congemi, 8th Dist.

2004In re Jane Doe 1 (1991), 57 Ohio St.3d 135 ; Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 . {¶ 6} The generally accepted rule is that a reviewing court should view the evidence favorably to the trial court's action rather than to the jury's verdict.

22004–2013
E & H Partners v. Broadway National Bank green
nysd · 1998
2 sentences

2002In other words, the fraud defense actually “ ‘marks the limit of the generally accepted principle that a letter of credit is independent of whatever obligation it secures.’ ” E & H Partners, 39 F.Supp.2d at 285 , quoting Rockwell Internatl.

2002In other words, the fraud defense actually “ ‘marks the limit of the generally accepted principle that a letter of credit is independent of whatever obligation it secures.’ ” E & H Partners, 39 F.Supp.2d at 285 , quoting Rockwell Internatl.

22002–2002
Gugle v. Loeser green
ohio · 1944
2 sentences

1999Gugle v. Loeser (1944), 143 Ohio St. 362 , 55 N.E.2d 580 .

1999Gugle v. Loeser (1944), 143 Ohio St. 362 , 55 N.E.2d 580 .

21998–1999
Maple Heights Teachers Ass'n v. Maple Heights Board of Education neutral
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

1995Bd. of Edn. (1983), 6 Ohio St.3d 314, 317 , 6 OBR 374, 376, 453 N.E.2d 619, 621 . ‘In Ohio and elsewhere the generally accepted rule is that statutes relating to the same subject or matter, although passed at different times and making no reference to each other, are in pari materia and should be read together to ascertain and effectuate if possible the legislative intent.’ State ex rel.

1995Bd. of Edn. (1983), 6 Ohio St.3d 314, 317 , 6 OBR 374, 376, 453 N.E.2d 619, 621 . ‘In Ohio and elsewhere the generally accepted rule is that statutes relating to the same subject or matter, although passed at different times and making no reference to each other, are in pari materia and should be read together to ascertain and effectuate if possible the legislative intent.’ State ex rel.

21995–1995
Abiaca Drainage Dist. v. Albert Theis & Sons, Inc. green
miss · 1939
2 sentences

1940While the problem is not free from difficulty, we are brought to the conclusion that this particular situation falls within the generally accepted rule that where it appears that a prior action is pending between the same litigants, involving the same subject-matter, in a court having jurisdiction, a mandamus proceeding in another court is barred, unless it is plain that adequate *Page 488 relief is not obtainable in the prior case. 38 Corpus Juris, 572, Section 45; Abiaca Drainage District v. Albert Theis Sons, Inc. , 185 Miss. 110 , 112 , 187 So. 200 , 201 ; State, ex rel.

1940While the problem is not free from difficulty, we are brought to the conclusion that this particular situation falls within the generally accepted rule that where it appears that a prior action is pending between the same litigants, involving the same subject-matter, in a court having jurisdiction, a mandamus proceeding in another court is barred, unless it is plain that adequate *Page 488 relief is not obtainable in the prior case. 38 Corpus Juris, 572, Section 45; Abiaca Drainage District v. Albert Theis Sons, Inc. , 185 Miss. 110 , 112 , 187 So. 200 , 201 ; State, ex rel.

21940–1940
State Ex Rel. Wahl v. Speer green
mo · 1920
2 sentences

1940Wahl , v. Speer et al., Judges , 284 Mo., 45 , 223 S.W. 655 .

1940Wahl , v. Speer et al., Judges , 284 Mo., 45 , 223 S.W. 655 .

21940–1940
Stearns v. Ontario Spinning Co. green
pa · 1898
2 sentences

1905Stearns v. Spinning Co. 184 Pa. St. 519 [ 39 Atl.

1905Stearns v. Spinning Co., 184 Pa. St., 519 ( 39 Atl.

21905–1905
United States v. Hougham green
scotus · 1960
1 sentence

2026The Court explained, “It is a generally accepted rule of law that where a judgment is appealed on the ground that the damages awarded are inadequate, acceptance of payment of the amount of the unsatisfactory judgment 8 January Term, 2026 does not, standing alone, amount to an accord and satisfaction of the entire claim.” Id. at 312 ; see also 13B Wright, Miller & Cooper, Federal Practice and Procedure § 3533.2.2 (3d Ed. 2026) (“The general rule [concerning compliance with a judgment pending appeal] is now well settled: the case is not moot unless the parties intended to settle, or unless it is

12026–2026
Rieman v. Congemi, Unpublished Decision (3-18-2004) neutral
ohioctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2013Cuyahoga No. 83187, 2004-Ohio-1269, ¶ 6 .

12013–2013
Hicks v. Estate of Mulvaney, 22721 (8-29-2008) green
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2008Mulvaney , Montgomery App. No. 22721, 2008-Ohio-4391 , we recently stated the following: {¶ 11} "It is a generally accepted principle that a decedent may not be a party to an action.

12008–2008
Dunaway v. Dunaway green
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2008Linda contends that “[t]his is the generally accepted rule in these matters and nothing in these facts exempts this case from the rule.” In response, Jeffrey cites Dunaway v. Dunaway (1990), 53 Ohio St.3d 227 , 560 N.E.2d 171 , for the proposition that spousal support terminates by operation of law upon the recipient’s remarriage.

2008Linda contends that “[t]his is the generally accepted rule in these matters and nothing in these facts exempts this case from the rule.” In response, Jeffrey cites Dunaway v. Dunaway (1990), 53 Ohio St.3d 227 , 560 N.E.2d 171 , for the proposition that spousal support terminates by operation of law upon the recipient’s remarriage.

12008–2008
Tobler v. Hannon neutral
ohioctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2006(Emphasis added.) Tobler v. Hannon (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 128, 130 , 663 N.E.2d 732 . {¶ 60} I believe the record demonstrates that the trial judge did not abuse his discretion in granting a new trial. {¶ 61} The granting of a new trial is governed by Civ.R. 59, which states: (A) Grounds. — A new trial may be granted to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues upon any of the following grounds: (1) Irregularity in the proceedings of the court, jury, magistrate, or prevailing party, or any order of the court or magistrate, or abuse of discretion, by which an aggrieved party w

2006(Emphasis added.) Tobler v. Hannon (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 128, 130 , 663 N.E.2d 732 . {¶ 60} I believe the record demonstrates that the trial judge did not abuse his discretion in granting a new trial. {¶ 61} The granting of a new trial is governed by Civ.R. 59, which states: (A) Grounds. — A new trial may be granted to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues upon any of the following grounds: (1) Irregularity in the proceedings of the court, jury, magistrate, or prevailing party, or any order of the court or magistrate, or abuse of discretion, by which an aggrieved party w

12006–2006
In re Jane Doe 1 green
ohio · 1991
1 sentence

2004In re Jane Doe 1 (1991), 57 Ohio St.3d 135 ; Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 . {¶ 6} The generally accepted rule is that a reviewing court should view the evidence favorably to the trial court's action rather than to the jury's verdict.

12004–2004
Shimko v. Marks green
ohioctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2003Shimko v. Marks (1993), 91 Ohio App.3d 458 , 463 . {¶ 11} "The generally accepted rule in Ohio is that, by accepting future rent payments after serving a notice to vacate, a landlord waives the notice as a matter of law, as such acceptance is inconsistent with the intent to evict." Sholiton Indus. v. Royal Arms, Ltd.

12003–2003
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. green
scotus · 1926
1 sentence

2000It is a generally accepted principle that zoning may be used to promote the orderly development of land, even if it restricts development of residential and industrial uses within separate "definitely fixed lines." Euclid , 272 U.S. at 389 .

12000–2000
State v. Slone green
ohioctapp · 1975
2 sentences

2000Id. at 27 .

2000In State v. Slone (1975), 45 Ohio App.2d 24 , this court noted the generally accepted rule in criminal trials that a defendant who voluntarily took the stand on his own behalf at a prior trial has waived his right to assert his constitutional privilege against self-incrimination in a subsequent trial where the prior testimony can be used against the defendant.

12000–2000
Graham v. Pavarini green
ohioctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1999Graham v. Pavarini (1983), 9 Ohio App.3d 89 , 92 ; Julian Invests., Inc. v. Dudley (Feb. 12, 1999), Greene App. No. 98-CA-85, unreported, at 3.

11999–1999
Associated Estates Corp. v. Bartell green
ohioctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1999Associated Estates Corp. v. Bartell (1985), 24 Ohio App.3d 6 , 9 ; Presidential Park Apts. v. Colston (App. 1980), 17 O.O.3d 220 , 221.

11999–1999
State v. Blankenship green
ohio · 1988
1 sentence

1999The generally accepted test for determining whether two or more offenses are allied for purposes of the statute was set forth by the Ohio Supreme Court in State v. Blankenship (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 116 .

11999–1999
Ohio Office of Collective Bargaining v. Ohio Civil Service Employees Ass'n, Local 11 green
ohio · 1991
2 sentences

1998Emp. (1991), 59 Ohio St.3d 177 , 572 N.E.2d 71 , the court, in its syllabus, held that ‘an arbitrator’s award departs from the essence of a collective bargaining agreement when: (1) the award conflicts with the express terms of the agreement, and/or (2) the award is without rational support or cannot be rationally derived from the terms of the agreement.’ “In addition to- these principles of labor arbitration is a generally accepted principle in Ohio that a contract which is against public policy will not be enforced.

1998Emp. (1991), 59 Ohio St.3d 177 , 572 N.E.2d 71 , the court, in its syllabus, held that ‘an arbitrator’s award departs from the essence of a collective bargaining agreement when: (1) the award conflicts with the express terms of the agreement, and/or (2) the award is without rational support or cannot be rationally derived from the terms of the agreement.’ “In addition to- these principles of labor arbitration is a generally accepted principle in Ohio that a contract which is against public policy will not be enforced.

11998–1998
Rohde v. Farmer green
ohio · 1970
2 sentences

1995Moreover, when the trial court’s decision concerns questions of fact, the generally accepted rule is that a reviewing court “should view the evidence favorably to the trial court’s action rather than to the * * * jury’s verdict.” Rohde, supra, 23 Ohio St.2d at 94 , 52 O.O.2d at 382 , 262 N.E.2d at 692 .

1995Moreover, when the trial court’s decision concerns questions of fact, the generally accepted rule is that a reviewing court “should view the evidence favorably to the trial court’s action rather than to the * * * jury’s verdict.” Rohde, supra, 23 Ohio St.2d at 94 , 52 O.O.2d at 382 , 262 N.E.2d at 692 .

11995–1995
Alexander v. Mt. Carmel Medical Center green
ohio · 1978
11995–1995
Jenkins v. Krieger green
ohio · 1981
11994–1994
Frye v. United States red
cadc · 1923
11992–1992
State v. Williams green
ohio · 1983
11992–1992
State ex rel. Martin v. Bexley City School District Board of Education green
ohio · 1988
11992–1992
State v. Mahoney green
ohioctapp · 1986
11990–1990
City of Cleveland v. Piskura green
ohio · 1945
11989–1989
Atkins v. Sartin green
miss · 1982
11984–1984
United States v. Mendenhall green
scotus · 1980
11983–1983
State ex rel. Giuliani v. Perk green
ohio · 1968
11981–1981
Denver Union Stock Yard Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1938
11979–1979
Bruni v. Tatsumi green
ohio · 1976
11978–1978
City of Canton v. Whitman green
ohio · 1975
11977–1977
Provident Bank v. Wood green
ohio · 1973
11976–1976
Harrison v. United States green
scotus · 1968
11975–1975
Voelkel v. City of Cincinnati neutral
ohio · 1925
11968–1968
Lamb v. Lehmann green
ohio · 1924
11966–1966

Where else courts name it

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