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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Lusanegreen2 sentences2026See, 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. | 2 | 2 |
Baker v. McKnightgreen2 sentences2008See 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 . | 2 | 2 |
Willett v. Rowekampgreen2 sentences1995See 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 . | 2 | 2 |
Deeds v. American Securitygreen2 sentences2018See 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 . | 1 | 2 |
State v. McKeegreen2 sentences2021Newlin 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[.]”). | 1 | 1 |
City of Urbana ex rel. Newlin v. Downinggreen2 sentences2021Newlin 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[.]”). | 1 | 1 |
OBS Co., Inc. v. Pace Const. Corp.green1 sentence2015Corp., 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Terry v. Ohiogreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Intoxicating Liquors, Vino Medical Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Crowe v. Hoffman
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2 sentences2000It 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 . | 3 | 1999–2004 |
State v. Auerbach
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2 sentences2021Newlin 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[.]”). | 2 | 1999–2021 |
Blakemore v. Blakemore
green
2 sentences2013An 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. | 2 | 2004–2013 |
E & H Partners v. Broadway National Bank
green
2 sentences2002In 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. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Gugle v. Loeser
green
2 sentences1999Gugle 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 . | 2 | 1998–1999 |
Maple Heights Teachers Ass'n v. Maple Heights Board of Education
neutral
2 sentences1995Bd. 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. | 2 | 1995–1995 |
Abiaca Drainage Dist. v. Albert Theis & Sons, Inc.
green
2 sentences1940While 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. | 2 | 1940–1940 |
State Ex Rel. Wahl v. Speer
green
2 sentences1940Wahl , 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 . | 2 | 1940–1940 |
Stearns v. Ontario Spinning Co.
green
2 sentences1905Stearns v. Spinning Co. 184 Pa. St. 519 [ 39 Atl. 1905Stearns v. Spinning Co., 184 Pa. St., 519 ( 39 Atl. | 2 | 1905–1905 |
United States v. Hougham
green
1 sentence2026The 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 | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Rieman v. Congemi, Unpublished Decision (3-18-2004)
neutral
1 sentence2013Cuyahoga No. 83187, 2004-Ohio-1269, ¶ 6 . | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Hicks v. Estate of Mulvaney, 22721 (8-29-2008)
green
1 sentence2008Mulvaney , 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. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Dunaway v. Dunaway
green
2 sentences2008Linda 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. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Tobler v. Hannon
neutral
2 sentences2006(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 | 1 | 2006–2006 |
In re Jane Doe 1
green
1 sentence2004In 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. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Shimko v. Marks
green
1 sentence2003Shimko 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. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.
green
1 sentence2000It 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 . | 1 | 2000–2000 |
State v. Slone
green
2 sentences2000Id. 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. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Graham v. Pavarini
green
1 sentence1999Graham 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. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Associated Estates Corp. v. Bartell
green
1 sentence1999Associated Estates Corp. v. Bartell (1985), 24 Ohio App.3d 6 , 9 ; Presidential Park Apts. v. Colston (App. 1980), 17 O.O.3d 220 , 221. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
State v. Blankenship
green
1 sentence1999The 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 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Ohio Office of Collective Bargaining v. Ohio Civil Service Employees Ass'n, Local 11
green
2 sentences1998Emp. (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. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Rohde v. Farmer
green
2 sentences1995Moreover, 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 . | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Alexander v. Mt. Carmel Medical Center green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Jenkins v. Krieger green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Frye v. United States red | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| State v. Williams green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| State ex rel. Martin v. Bexley City School District Board of Education green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| State v. Mahoney green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| City of Cleveland v. Piskura green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Atkins v. Sartin green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| United States v. Mendenhall green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| State ex rel. Giuliani v. Perk green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Denver Union Stock Yard Co. v. United States green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Bruni v. Tatsumi green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| City of Canton v. Whitman green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Provident Bank v. Wood green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Harrison v. United States green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Voelkel v. City of Cincinnati neutral | 1 | 1968–1968 |
| Lamb v. Lehmann green | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.