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landowner challenge in Ohio

6 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Jacobs v. Great S. Shopping Ctr., L.L.C.green
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Consistent with this precedent, I would hold that Macedonia Cod.Ord. 521.06(a) did not impose a duty on Smith for purposes of the Johnsons’ negligence claims. {¶31} Even if Macedonia Cod.Ord. 521.06(a) imposed a duty on Smith, courts have concluded that “[a]n owner of land abutting a public sidewalk will be liable for failure to comply with that ordinance only if the municipality notifies the landowner of the violation.” (Emphasis added.) Donnelly at ¶ 16, 18 (analyzing an identical ordinance and collecting cases); see Jacobs at ¶ 23-24 (acknowledging that some courts recognize a notice requir

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Donnelly v. Bereagreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Consistent with this precedent, I would hold that Macedonia Cod.Ord. 521.06(a) did not impose a duty on Smith for purposes of the Johnsons’ negligence claims. {¶31} Even if Macedonia Cod.Ord. 521.06(a) imposed a duty on Smith, courts have concluded that “[a]n owner of land abutting a public sidewalk will be liable for failure to comply with that ordinance only if the municipality notifies the landowner of the violation.” (Emphasis added.) Donnelly at ¶ 16, 18 (analyzing an identical ordinance and collecting cases); see Jacobs at ¶ 23-24 (acknowledging that some courts recognize a notice requir

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Cline v. American Aggregates Corp. green
ohio · 1984
2 sentences

2008That principle would seem to be dispositive of the case sub judice, however, the Ohio Supreme Court overruled Frazier in Cline v. American Aggregates Corp. (1984) 15 Ohio St.3d 384 , 474 N.E.2d 324 , at the syllabus.

2008That principle would seem to be dispositive of the case sub judice, however, the Ohio Supreme Court overruled Frazier in Cline v. American Aggregates Corp. (1984) 15 Ohio St.3d 384 , 474 N.E.2d 324 , at the syllabus.

12008–2008
In Re Appropriation for Hwy. Purposes of Lands of Arnold green
ohioctapp · 1970
1 sentence

2008Id. at 65 .

12008–2008
Jaylin Investments, Inc. v. Village of Moreland Hills green
ohio · 2006
1 sentence

2008Jaylin Investments, Inc. v. Moreland Hills , 107 Ohio St.3d 339 , 2006-Ohio-4 , ¶ 11 .

12008–2008
Central Motors Corp. v. City of Pepper Pike green
ohio · 1995
1 sentence

2002Corp., 73 Ohio St.3d at 584 , 653 N.E.2d 639 . {¶ 15} A landowner can challenge the constitutionality of a zoning ordinance in two ways.

12002–2002
Zents v. Board of Commissioners green
ohio · 1984
1 sentence

1984As for the county commissioners, since the abrogation of sovereign immunity for counties in Zents v. Bd. of Commrs. (1984), 9 Ohio St. 3d 204 , they are subject to the same common-law duties as a private rural landowner.

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

TX 19 (1959–2022) PA 13 (1986–2026) IL 13 (1982–2023) VT 8 (1987–2026) KS 8 (1915–2015) WA 7 (1915–2025) CA 7 (1973–2020) MO 6 (1915–2018) WI 6 (1991–2024) OH 6 (1984–2026) OK 5 (1995–2015) NC 4 (1997–2021) VA 4 (2005–2018) LA 4 (1988–2021) OR 4 (1976–1983) MN 3 (1918–2008) IN 3 (1986–2015) FL 3 (1960–2007) DC 2 (1987–2007) ID 2 (1996–2003) TN 2 (1961–2005) NH 2 (2005–2012) SD 2 (2006–2018) ND 2 (2006–2010) GA 2 (1924–1996) MT 2 (1978–2022) WV 2 (1975–1985)

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