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47 Ohio opinions name it 7 courts 1884–2024 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Curtis Delmont Woolfolkgreen
ca4 · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See, e.g., United States v. Woolfolk, 399 F.3d 590, 598 (4th Cir.2005) (holding that an eight- month delay was presumptively prejudicial, explaining that “ ‘it may generally be said that any delay of eight months or longer is presumptively prejudicial.’ * * * [T]he eight month threshold is a general rule and not a rigid requirement”), quoting 4 Wayne R.

11
Fed. Natl. Mtge. Assn. v. Fordgreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Cuyahoga No. 102395, 2016-Ohio-919, ¶ 16-20 (holding that summary judgment was improperly granted where the lender did not attach the note, mortgage, any documents evincing that all prerequisites necessary to accelerate the note had been performed, or a “loan history or relevant portions of loan histories”). {¶11} The Mendenhalls urge us to adopt a rigid rule that a lender seeking to foreclose on a property must submit an account history in order to substantiate the amount due on the note and mortgage.

11
Illinois v. Somervillegreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Somerville , 410 U.S. at 463 (where the Court upheld granting of mistrial due to defect in indictment which could not be amended and which would have required overturning of conviction on appeal).

11
State v. Robbinsgreen
ohio · 1979 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g. , State v. Robbins (1979), 58 Ohio St.2d 74 , 388 N.E.2d 755 . {¶ 24} Conversely, the non-deadly-force instruction only requires the defendant to show that he reasonably believed that such conduct was necessary to defend himself.

2002See, e.g. , State v. Robbins (1979), 58 Ohio St.2d 74 , 388 N.E.2d 755 . {¶ 24} Conversely, the non-deadly-force instruction only requires the defendant to show that he reasonably believed that such conduct was necessary to defend himself.

11
State v. Waddyred
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See, e.g., State v. Waddy (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 424 .

11
Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co.green
ohio · 1978 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co., supra, 54 Ohio St.2d at 66 , 8 O.O.3d at 74 , 375 N.E.2d at 47 . .

1993See Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co., supra, 54 Ohio St.2d at 66 , 8 O.O.3d at 74 , 375 N.E.2d at 47 . .

11
Blackmer v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1932 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
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 (42)

CaseCitedYears
State ex rel. Ascani v. Stark County Board of Elections green
ohio · 1998
2 sentences

2005Bd. Of Elections (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 490, 495 , 700 N.E.2d 1234 , “[t]his court should adopt a less rigid standard regarding the application of laches in election cases where the relator is seeking to have an issue removed from the ballot.” Manley Burke, L.P.A., Timothy M.

2005Bd. Of Elections (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 490, 495 , 700 N.E.2d 1234 , “[t]his court should adopt a less rigid standard regarding the application of laches in election cases where the relator is seeking to have an issue removed from the ballot.” Manley Burke, L.P.A., Timothy M.

31998–2005
State v. Chappell green
ohioctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2022In State v. Chappell, 97 Ohio App.3d 515 , 646 N.E.2d 1191 (8th Dist.1994), this court held: We would not adopt a rigid rule as to what constitutes “diagnosis and treatment” or limit diagnosis and treatment to licensed physicians, as such a narrow holding would undercut the function of nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, and various individuals who treat victims of sexual abuse.

2022In State v. Chappell, 97 Ohio App.3d 515 , 646 N.E.2d 1191 (8th Dist.1994), this court held: We would not adopt a rigid rule as to what constitutes “diagnosis and treatment” or limit diagnosis and treatment to licensed physicians, as such a narrow holding would undercut the function of nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, and various individuals who treat victims of sexual abuse.

22007–2022
Florida v. Harris green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2021Id.

2014Id.

22014–2021
Eberhart v. United States green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2010Gupta predated Eberhart, 546 U.S. 12 , 126 S.Ct. 403 , 163 L.Ed.2d 14 , which undercuts Gupta’s characterization of Fed.R.Crim.P. 29(c)’s time limitation as jurisdictional. {¶ 30} The state has not pointed to an independent reason under Ohio law to believe that Crim.R. 29(C)’s time limitations impose a jurisdictional bar as distinct from a rigid claim-processing rule.

2010Gupta predated Eberhart, 546 U.S. 12 , 126 S.Ct. 403 , 163 L.Ed.2d 14 , which undercuts Gupta’s characterization of Fed.R.Crim.P. 29(c)’s time limitation as jurisdictional. {¶ 30} The state has not pointed to an independent reason under Ohio law to believe that Crim.R. 29(C)’s time limitations impose a jurisdictional bar as distinct from a rigid claim-processing rule.

22010–2020
Lawrence v. State Tax Comm'n of Miss. green
scotus · 1932
2 sentences

2005Tube Co. v. Peck (1953), 159 Ohio St. 98 , 107, 50 O.O. 74 , 111 N.E.2d 11 , “The equal protection clause does not require the state to maintain a rigid rule of equal taxation, to resort to close distinctions, or to maintain a precise scientific uniformity; and possible differences in tax burdens not shown to be substantial or which are based on discriminations not shown to be arbitrary or capricious, do not fall within constitutional prohibitions.” Citing Lawrence v. State Tax Comm. of Mississippi (1932), 286 U.S. 276, 284 , 52 S.Ct. 556 , 76 L.Ed. 1102 . {¶ 15} The proceeds from Ordinance 85

2005Tube Co. v. Peck (1953), 159 Ohio St. 98 , 107, 50 O.O. 74 , 111 N.E.2d 11 , “The equal protection clause does not require the state to maintain a rigid rule of equal taxation, to resort to close distinctions, or to maintain a precise scientific uniformity; and possible differences in tax burdens not shown to be substantial or which are based on discriminations not shown to be arbitrary or capricious, do not fall within constitutional prohibitions.” Citing Lawrence v. State Tax Comm. of Mississippi (1932), 286 U.S. 276, 284 , 52 S.Ct. 556 , 76 L.Ed. 1102 . {¶ 15} The proceeds from Ordinance 85

21992–2005
City of Richmond v. J. A. Croson Co. green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1999Therefore, the plurality observed, “[t]o whatever racial group these citizens belong, their ‘personal rights’ to be treated with equal dignity and respect are implicated by a rigid rule erecting race as the sole criterion in an aspect of public decisionmaking.” Id.

1999Therefore, the plurality observed, “[t]o whatever racial group these citizens belong, their ‘personal fights’ to be treated with equal dignity and respect are implicated by a rigid rule erecting race as the sole criterion in an aspect of public decisionmaking.” Id.

21999–1999
Keener v. Grand Lodge green
· 1889
2 sentences

1905Rep., 816), and distinguishes Keener v. Grand Lodge, 38 Mo. App., 543 .

1905Rep. 816], and distinguishes Keener v. Grand Lodge, 38 Mo. App. 543 .

21905–1905
Supreme Lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen v. Hutchinson neutral
indctapp · 1893
2 sentences

1905But this rigid rule has not been applied in insurance policies of the mutual benefit associations, now so common, where the partit ? have acted in good faith. ’ “The court follows the decision rendered in Story v. Benefit Assn., supra; also Supreme Lodge v. Hutchinson, 6 Ind. App., 399 (33 N. E.

1905But this rigid rule has not been applied in insurance policies of the mutual benefit associations, now so common, where the parties have acted in good faith.’ “The court follows the decision rendered in Story v. Benefit Assn. supra, also Supreme Lodge v. Hutchinson, 6 Ind. App. 399 [33 N. E.

21905–1905
State v. Quijada green
arizctapp · 2019
2 sentences

2024By denying the defendant the opportunity to cross-examine the victim, the trial court “effectively cut off the only avenue by which she could challenge the information on which the court would determine the amount of restitution.” Id. 12 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS {¶35} The Quijada court acknowledged the burden on a complaining witness that a rigid rule requiring cross-examination would create.

2024Id. at 366 .

12024–2024
Ohio v. Wilkins green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2014Wilkins, 64 Ohio St.2d at 387 , 415 N.E.2d 303 .

2014Wilkins, 64 Ohio St.2d at 387 , 415 N.E.2d 303 .

12014–2014
State v. Brown green
ohio · 2008
2 sentences

2010Id. {¶ 32} Cabrales modified the Rance analysis; however, the Cabrales standard failed to prevent the absurd results that obtained from comparing crimes in the abstract. {¶ 33} In State v. Brown, 119 Ohio St.3d 447 , 2008-Ohio-4569 , 895 N.E.2d 149 , we announced what Chief Justice Moyer later described as a preemptive exception to the Rance/Cabrales analysis to prevent just such an 9 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO absurd result.

2010Id. {¶ 32} Cabrales modified the Rance analysis; however, the Cabrales standard failed to prevent the absurd results that obtained from comparing crimes in the abstract. {¶ 33} In State v. Brown, 119 Ohio St.3d 447 , 2008-Ohio-4569 , 895 N.E.2d 149 , we announced what Chief Justice Moyer later described as a preemptive exception to the Rance/Cabrales analysis to prevent just such an 9 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO absurd result.

12010–2010
Powell v. Houser, 07-Ma-14 (6-6-2007) neutral
ohioctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2010No. 07-MA- 14, 2007-Ohio-2866, at ¶22 . {¶20} Based on this precedent, Stanley’s bare assertion that his motion has been pending in excess of 120 days fails to establish a clear legal right to a ruling on the motion at this time.

12010–2010
Belvedere Condominium Unit Owners' Ass'n v. R.E. Roark Companies, Inc. green
ohio · 1993
2 sentences

2008Roark Cos., Inc. (1993), 67 Ohio St.3d 274 , 617 N.E.2d 1075 , to narrowly define the types of injustices that could satisfy the element of “fraud or an illegal act” required for piercing the corporate veil, because the vast majority of Ohio’s appellate districts have effectively applied a less rigid standard to that part of the Belvedere test, because the majority’s modification of the Belvedere test adds words to the test but no clarification, and because the violation of an insurer’s duty of good faith satisfies even the majority’s distortion of the Belvedere test to “fraud, an illegal act,

2008Roark Cos., Inc. (1993), 67 Ohio St.3d 274 , 617 N.E.2d 1075 , to narrowly define the types of injustices that could satisfy the element of “fraud or an illegal act” required for piercing the corporate veil, because the vast majority of Ohio’s appellate districts have effectively applied a less rigid standard to that part of the Belvedere test, because the majority’s modification of the Belvedere test adds words to the test but no clarification, and because the violation of an insurer’s duty of good faith satisfies even the majority’s distortion of the Belvedere test to “fraud, an illegal act,

12008–2008
State v. Brooke green
ohio · 2007
1 sentence

2008Id. {¶ 46} This is not to suggest that a written waiver alone can never satisfy the requirement in the face of a silent record that a valid waiver occurred.

12008–2008
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

2007However, the Court did not intend in listing these factors to design a rigid inquiry; in fact, the Court specifically stated, "Many factors will bear on the inquiry, and we do not presume to set out a definitive checklist or test." The court also noted that the inquiry is to be "flexible." Id. at 594 .

12007–2007
State v. Durham, Unpublished Decision (9-28-2006) neutral
ohioctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2007In contrast, OJI 411.33(2), offers a less rigid standard for proving self-defense when non-deadly force is involved in that a defendant need only demonstrate that he reasonably believed he was in imminent danger of bodily harm and that his only means of protecting himself was by use of force not likely to cause death or great bodily harm." State v. Durham , 8th Dist No. 87391, 2006-Ohio-5015 , at ¶ 54 . {¶ 7} In cases where a defendant has defended himself with his hands, courts have found that a non-deadly force instruction was appropriate.

2007See Dokes , *Page 5 supra; Durham , supra. In contrast, when a defendant has used a weapon to inflict serious harm on the victim, courts have found no error in denying an instruction on non-deadly force.

12007–2007
Mussivand v. David green
ohio · 1989
1 sentence

2006Id. {¶ 50} Beyond this, Ohio statutorily prescribes a more rigid standard to prevail in a wrongful death claim against a landlord.

12006–2006
Monnin v. Fifth Third Bank of Miami Valley green
ohioctapp · 1995
1 sentence

2006In material part, R.C. 2151.01 provides: {¶ 51} "* * * No action for the wrongful death of a person may be maintained against the owner or lessee of the real property upon which the death occurred if the cause of the death was the violent unprovoked act of a party other than the owner, lessee, or a person under the control of the owner or lessee, unless the acts or omissions of the owner, lessee, or person under the control of the owner or lessee constitute gross negligence." {¶ 52} "Gross negligence" has been defined as "the want or absence of slight care and diligence," Monnin v. Fifth Third

12006–2006
State v. Adams green
ohio · 1980
1 sentence

2003However, the Court did not intend in listing these factors to design a rigid inquiry; in fact, the Court specifically stated, "Many factors will bear on the inquiry, and we do not presume to set out a definitive checklist or test." The Court also noted that the inquiry is to be "flexible." Id. at 594 .

12003–2003
State v. Torres green
ohio · 1981
1 sentence

2002"A defendant * * * under Crim.R. 14 has the burden of affirmatively showing that his rights were prejudiced; he must furnish the trial court with sufficient information so that it can weigh the considerations favoring joinder against the defendant's right to a fair trial, and he must demonstrate that the court abused its discretion in refusing to separate the charges for trial." State v. Torres, supra, at syllabus. [Id. at 163.] In following and applying Lott, the Supreme Court of Ohio has repeatedly upheld joinder of cases for trial, reiterating the rigid standard a defendant must satisfy in

12002–2002
Wilson v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

1999As the court stated in Wilson , the "flexible requirement of reasonableness should not be read to mandate a rigid rule of announcement that ignores countervailing law enforcement interest." Wilson , 514 U.S. at 934 , 115 S.Ct. at 1918 , 131 L.Ed.2d 976 .

1999Countervailing law enforcement interests (exigent circumstances) may include an officer's fear for his physical safety or an officer's reasonable belief that "evidence would likely be destroyed if advance notice were given." Id. , 514 U.S. at 936 , 115 S.Ct. at 1919 , 131 L.Ed.2d 976 .

11999–1999
Towne Properties, Inc. v. City of Fairfield green
ohio · 1977
2 sentences

1995As was stated in paragraph six of the syllabus in National Tube Co. v. Peck (1953), 159 Ohio St. 98 , at page 100 [ 50 O.O. 74 , at 74-75, 111 N.E.2d 11 , at 12-13]: “ ‘The equal-protection provisions of the Constitutions do not require the state to maintain a rigid rule of taxation, to resort to close distinctions, or to maintain a precise scientific uniformity; and possible differences in tax burdens not shown to be substantial or which are based on discrimination not shown to be arbitrary or capricious do not fall within constitutional prohibitions.’” (Emphasis added.) Towne, supra, 50 Ohio

1995As was stated in paragraph six of the syllabus in National Tube Co. v. Peck (1953), 159 Ohio St. 98 , at page 100 [ 50 O.O. 74 , at 74-75, 111 N.E.2d 11 , at 12-13]: “ ‘The equal-protection provisions of the Constitutions do not require the state to maintain a rigid rule of taxation, to resort to close distinctions, or to maintain a precise scientific uniformity; and possible differences in tax burdens not shown to be substantial or which are based on discrimination not shown to be arbitrary or capricious do not fall within constitutional prohibitions.’” (Emphasis added.) Towne, supra, 50 Ohio

11995–1995
Cleveland Public Library v. Cuyahoga County Budget Commission green
ohio · 1986
1 sentence

1991However, reflection upon the historic number of cases for appellate review concerning library board allocations would seem to suggest that it would not be unlawful for the Board of Tax Appeals to establish reasonably understandable criteria for the determination of need.” Id. at 395, 28 OBR at 452, 504 N.E.2d at 425 .

11991–1991
State v. Cole green
ohio · 1982
1 sentence

1990However, the absolute application of the doctrine of res judicata with respect to a post-conviction relief proceeding on the basis of ineffective assistance of counsel has been modified. 1 In Cole, supra, an exception to the rigid rule of res judicata was found by the court as follows: "Where the defendant represented by new counsel upon direct appeal fails to raise therein the issue of competent trial counsel and said issue could fairly have been determined without resort to evidence dehors the record, res judicata is a proper basis for dismissing defendant's petition for post-conviction reli

11990–1990
Fox v. Morrison Motor Freight, Inc. green
ohio · 1971
11988–1988
Schiltz v. Meyer green
ohio · 1972
11988–1988
Yandrich v. Blair neutral
ohioctapp · 1979
11985–1985
Meyer v. Cuyahoga County Board of Revision green
ohio · 1979
11983–1983
Turner v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1965
11977–1977
Masheter v. Cleveland Board of Education green
ohio · 1969
11971–1971
Pennoyer v. Neff red
· 1878
11968–1968
Hess v. Pawloski green
scotus · 1927
11968–1968
Young v. Masci green
scotus · 1933
11968–1968
Hanson v. Denckla green
scotus · 1958
11968–1968
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green
scotus · 1945
11968–1968
State Ex Rel. Struble v. Davis green
ohio · 1937
11965–1965
Bickel v. American Can Co. green
ohio · 1950
11960–1960
Smiley v. Arrow Spring Bed Co. green
ohio · 1941
11952–1952
Heisler v. Thomas Colliery Co. green
scotus · 1922
11934–1934
Stebbins v. Riley green
scotus · 1925
11934–1934

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (4)

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

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