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burden of establishing error in Ohio

53 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2026 14 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Bondgreen
ohio · 2022 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026Because Normile did not object to the alleged hearsay statements, he waived all but plain error under Crim.R. 52(B) and bears the burden of establishing that error on appeal.2 State v. Bond, 2022-Ohio-4150, ¶ 7 (“The main 2 Crim.R. 52(B) provides that “[p]lain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.” Under the plain-error standard, the defendant must show that “‘but for a plain or obvious error, the distinction between plain-error review, which is the standard employed when a defendant failed to object at trial

2026State v. Bond, 2022-Ohio-4150, ¶ 7 (“The main distinction between plain-error review, which is the standard employed when a [party] failed to object at trial, and harmless- error review, which is employed when a [party] did object, is the party that bears the burden.”).

33
State ex rel. Plain Dealer Publishing Co. v. Geauga County Court of Common Pleasgreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2006
2 sentences

2006Plain Dealer, 90 Ohio St.3d at 85, 734 N.E.2d 1214 . {¶ 28} Notwithstanding Judge Floyd’s affidavit to the contrary, the entries she submitted as part of her evidence in this case establish a pattern in which she granted motions to close delinquency proceedings without hearing any evidence or making any findings, simply because media opposition had been withdrawn.

2006Plain Dealer, 90 Ohio St.3d at 85, 734 N.E.2d 1214 . {¶ 28} Notwithstanding Judge Floyd’s affidavit to the contrary, the entries she submitted as part of her evidence in this case establish a pattern in which she granted motions to close delinquency proceedings without hearing any evidence or making any findings, simply because media opposition had been withdrawn.

23
State v. Dorangreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1988–2024
2 sentences

2024R.C. 2901.05(A); State v. Doran, 5 Ohio St.3d 187, 193-194 (1983); State v. Marquand, 2014-Ohio-698, ¶ 20 (8th Dist.) (“Because the defense of entrapment is an affirmative defense, the burden of production and the burden of proof, by a preponderance of the evidence, is on the defendant.”).

1991Id. at 193-194 , 5 OBR at 410, 449 N.E.2d at 1300 .

13
Durham v. Anka Research Ltd.green
ohioctapp · 1978 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Durham , at 244.

1999Id.

12
State v. Venturagreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Miller at ¶ 24 ; accord State v. Ventura, 2024-Ohio-498, ¶ 22 (9th Dist.).

11
State v. Allbritaingreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026State v. Allbritain, 2020-Ohio-2963, ¶ 27 (5th Dist.) (“An appellant waives a Crim.R. 16(B) issue for all but plain error if appellant did not preserve the issue for appellate review.”); State v. Bond, 2022- Ohio-4150, ¶ 7 (“The main distinction between plain-error review, which is the standard employed when a defendant failed to object at trial, and harmless-error review, which is employed when a defendant did object, is the party that bears the burden.”).

11
Kolenic v. Kolenicgreen
ohioctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024“After the moving party proves a violation, the nonmovant bears the burden of establishing a defense for noncompliance.” Id. at ¶ 21, citing Martin. {¶ 18} “‘Failure to pay court-ordered child support…constitutes civil contempt.’” Kolenic v. Kolenic, 2018-Ohio-1106, ¶ 19 (11th Dist.), quoting Dilley v. Dilley, 2013- Ohio-4095, ¶ 23 (11th Dist.) “Once a person seeking contempt has demonstrated a defendant’s failure to pay, the burden of proof shifts to the defendant to prove his or her inability to pay.’” Id., quoting Smith v. Smith, 2013-Ohio-4101, ¶ 41 . {¶ 19} An appellate court reviews cont

2024“After the moving party proves a violation, the nonmovant bears the burden of establishing a defense for noncompliance.” Id. at ¶ 21, citing Martin. {¶ 18} “‘Failure to pay court-ordered child support…constitutes civil contempt.’” Kolenic v. Kolenic, 2018-Ohio-1106, ¶ 19 (11th Dist.), quoting Dilley v. Dilley, 2013- Ohio-4095, ¶ 23 (11th Dist.) “Once a person seeking contempt has demonstrated a defendant’s failure to pay, the burden of proof shifts to the defendant to prove his or her inability to pay.’” Id., quoting Smith v. Smith, 2013-Ohio-4101, ¶ 41 . {¶ 19} An appellate court reviews cont

11
Lemley v. Kaisergreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Pales v. Fedor, 2018-Ohio-2056, ¶ 22 (8th Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

11
Pales v. Fedorgreen
ohctapp8cuyahog · 2018 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Pales v. Fedor, 2018-Ohio-2056, ¶ 22 (8th Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

11
State v. Marquandgreen
ohioctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024R.C. 2901.05(A); State v. Doran, 5 Ohio St.3d 187, 193-194 (1983); State v. Marquand, 2014-Ohio-698, ¶ 20 (8th Dist.) (“Because the defense of entrapment is an affirmative defense, the burden of production and the burden of proof, by a preponderance of the evidence, is on the defendant.”).

11
In re Adoption of P.L.H. (Slip Opinion)green
· 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See In re Adoption of P.L.H., 151 Ohio St.3d 554 , 2017-Ohio-5824 , 91 N.E.3d 698 , ¶ 32 (determining that the party invoking an exception to the parental-consent requirement carries the burden of establishing the exception by clear and convincing evidence).

11
Waldmann v. Waldmanngreen
ohio · 1976 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See Waldmann v. Waldmann, 48 Ohio St.2d 176, 178 , 358 N.E.2d 521 (1976) (the burden of establishing a privilege rests upon the party seeking protection).

2021See Waldmann v. Waldmann, 48 Ohio St.2d 176, 178 , 358 N.E.2d 521 (1976) (the burden of establishing a privilege rests upon the party seeking protection).

11
State v. Fordgreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Summit No. 28504, 2017-Ohio-9294, ¶ 10 (“[T]he appellant bears the burden of establishing error on appeal.”).

11
State v. Palmergreen
ohio · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
State v. Matthewsgreen
ohio · 1976 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Knapp v. Edwards Laboratories green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2018Furthermore, “ ‘[i]t is the appellant's duty to transmit the [record] to the court of appeals. * * * This duty falls to the appellant because the appellant has the burden of establishing error in the trial court.’ ” Bailey at ¶ 57; citing Dalton at ¶ 2; citing Knapp v. Edwards Laboratories, 61 Ohio St.2d 197, 199 , 400 N.E.2d 384 (1980) (internal citations omitted). {¶13} As this Court has further explained in Wall v. Wall, 4th Dist.

2018Furthermore, “ ‘[i]t is the appellant's duty to transmit the [record] to the court of appeals. * * * This duty falls to the appellant because the appellant has the burden of establishing error in the trial court.’ ” Bailey at ¶ 57; citing Dalton at ¶ 2; citing Knapp v. Edwards Laboratories, 61 Ohio St.2d 197, 199 , 400 N.E.2d 384 (1980) (internal citations omitted). {¶13} As this Court has further explained in Wall v. Wall, 4th Dist.

122000–2018
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2018Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 686, 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), citing McMann v. Richardson , 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970) ; State v. Corrothers , 8th Dist.

2018Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 686, 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), citing McMann v. Richardson , 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970) ; State v. Corrothers , 8th Dist.

31999–2018
Martin v. Martin green
ohioctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2024“After the moving party proves a violation, the nonmovant bears the burden of establishing a defense for noncompliance.” Id., citing Martin. {¶ 31} We reviews contempt orders for an abuse of discretion.

2022Id. {¶ 16} We review contempt orders for abuse of discretion.

22022–2024
McMann v. Richardson green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2018Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 686, 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), citing McMann v. Richardson , 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970) ; State v. Corrothers , 8th Dist.

2018Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 686, 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), citing McMann v. Richardson , 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970) ; State v. Corrothers , 8th Dist.

22017–2018
State v. Martin red
ohio · 1986
2 sentences

2004Martin , 21 Ohio St.3d at 93 ; R.C. 2901.05 (A).

1999State v. Lesley (Feb. 4, 1994), Lucas App. No. L-92-389, unreported, citing State v. Martin (1986), 21 Ohio St.3d 91 .

21999–2004
State v. Smith green
ohio · 1985
2 sentences

1999Id., citing State v. Smith (1985). 17 Ohio St.3d 98 , 100 ; State v. Arvanitis (1986), 336 Ohio App.3d 213 , 219 ; Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 .

1995Smith, 17 Ohio St.3d at 100 , 17 OBR at 220-221, 477 N.E.2d at 1130-1131 ; State v. Arvanitis (1986), 36 Ohio App.3d 213, 219 , 522 N.E.2d 1089, 1095 .

21995–1999
State v. Robinson green
ohio · 1976
2 sentences

1977State v. Robinson, supra. *249 We also note that nowhere in its criminal code does Ohio adopt either of the other two alternatives.

1977This court, on July 21, 1976, decided in State v. Robinson (1976), 47 Ohio St. 2d 103 , that in a criminal case involving the affirmative defense of self-defense the defendant does not have the burden of establishing such defense by a preponderance of the evidence, but only has the burden of going forward with evidence of a nature and quality sufficient to raise that defense.

21977–1977
In re Adoption of Holcomb green
ohio · 1985
1 sentence

2025Id.; In re Adoption of Holcomb, 18 Ohio St.3d 361, 368 , (1985).

12025–2025
Smith v. Smith green
ohioctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024“After the moving party proves a violation, the nonmovant bears the burden of establishing a defense for noncompliance.” Id. at ¶ 21, citing Martin. {¶ 18} “‘Failure to pay court-ordered child support…constitutes civil contempt.’” Kolenic v. Kolenic, 2018-Ohio-1106, ¶ 19 (11th Dist.), quoting Dilley v. Dilley, 2013- Ohio-4095, ¶ 23 (11th Dist.) “Once a person seeking contempt has demonstrated a defendant’s failure to pay, the burden of proof shifts to the defendant to prove his or her inability to pay.’” Id., quoting Smith v. Smith, 2013-Ohio-4101, ¶ 41 . {¶ 19} An appellate court reviews cont

12024–2024
In re Adoption of H.P. green
ohio · 2022
1 sentence

2023Id.

12023–2023
State v. Crawford neutral
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2019Scioto No. 16CA3778, 2018-Ohio-2166, ¶ 12 , quoting State v. Bailey, 4th Dist.

12019–2019
Murphy v. Carrollton Manufacturing Co. green
ohio · 1991
1 sentence

2019Co., 61 Ohio St.3d 585, 591 . {¶ 64} T.K., as the party asserting the affirmative defense of entrapment, had the burden of establishing that defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

12019–2019
State v. Smithberger neutral
ohioctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2018Smithberger, 2017-Ohio-8015 at ¶ 9 .

12018–2018
State v. Adams green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2018State v. Adams, 62 Ohio St.2d 151, 157 , 404 N.E.2d 144 (1980). {¶17} A community control revocation hearing is not a criminal trial, and the state does not have the burden of establishing a violation with proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

2018State v. Adams, 62 Ohio St.2d 151, 157 , 404 N.E.2d 144 (1980). {¶17} A community control revocation hearing is not a criminal trial, and the state does not have the burden of establishing a violation with proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

12018–2018
Coolidge v. New Hampshire green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

2018Coolidge v. New Hampshire , 403 U.S. 443 , 454-455, 91 S.Ct. 2022 , 2032, 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971). {¶ 7} Two exceptions are presented in this case.

2018Coolidge v. New Hampshire , 403 U.S. 443 , 454-455, 91 S.Ct. 2022 , 2032, 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971). {¶ 7} Two exceptions are presented in this case.

12018–2018
Evans v. Summit Behavorial Healthcare green
ohioctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2018No. 15AP-241, 2016-Ohio-5857, ¶ 24 , quoting Shaffer v. OhioHealth Corp., 10th Dist.

12018–2018
Schutz v. Schutz green
ohioctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2018Schutz v. Schutz, 2017-Ohio-695 , 85 N.E.3d 481 , ¶ 52 (2d Dist.), citing Wolf v. Wolf, 1st Dist.

12018–2018
Shaffer v. Ohiohealth Corp., Unpublished Decision (1-8-2004) green
ohioctapp · 2004
12016–2016
Wilson v. Barnesville Hospital green
ohioctapp · 2002
12006–2006
State v. Braxton green
ohioctapp · 1995
11999–1999
State v. Arvanitis green
ohioctapp · 1986
11995–1995
Travelers' Ins. Co. v. Gath green
ohio · 1928
11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2317.02 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.05 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.22 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 195 (1918–2026) TX 93 (1906–2026) MT 83 (1998–2025) IL 81 (1904–2026) NY 80 (1888–2025) PA 54 (1924–2024) OH 53 (1977–2026) LA 42 (1933–2024) MI 41 (1934–2022) CO 39 (1975–2026) WA 39 (1912–2020) GA 35 (1923–2023) NJ 30 (1939–2026) AZ 28 (1971–2025) ID 24 (1924–2024) IN 24 (1913–2025) CT 21 (1912–2021) NM 20 (1969–2025) IA 20 (1879–2023) MN 20 (1904–2025) MO 18 (1891–2021) SC 17 (1962–2026) OR 15 (1984–2025) MS 15 (1962–2017) VA 15 (1944–2022) WV 15 (1962–2026) KS 14 (1898–2026) TN 13 (1996–2025) MD 13 (1916–2026) FL 12 (1962–2024) AL 10 (1980–2005) ND 9 (1927–2024) AR 8 (1988–2012) NC 7 (1957–2020) WY 7 (1981–2026) MA 7 (1980–2012) WI 7 (2001–2026) SD 6 (1963–2015) HI 5 (1980–2023) DE 5 (1970–2025) VT 5 (1946–1982) OK 4 (1950–1976) NV 4 (1973–2018) KY 4 (1923–2016) NE 3 (1987–2004) AK 3 (1978–1994) UT 2 (1941–2017) DC 2 (1972–2001) NH 2 (1982–1983)

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.

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