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issue preclusion doctrine in Ohio

46 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2025 9 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Norwood v. McDonaldgreen
· 1943 · cited in 17 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–2019
2 sentences

2016In the Fort Frye decision, we observed: “[C]laim preclusion * * * holds that a valid, final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.” Id. (citing Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , 653 N.E.2d 226, 228 (1995)). *** “The doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel, holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may n

2016In the Fort Frye decision, we observed: “[C]laim preclusion * * * holds that a valid, final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.” Id. (citing Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , 653 N.E.2d 226, 228 (1995)). *** “The doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel, holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may n

217
City of Columbus v. Triplettgreen
ohioctapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1996–2002
2 sentences

2002Id.

1996See, generally, Columbus v. Triplett (1993), 91 Ohio App.3d 239, 243 , 632 N.E.2d 550, 552 .

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Fort Frye Teachers Ass'n v. State Employment Relations Boardgreen
ohio · 1998 · cited in 30 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1998–2025
2 sentences

2025“The doctrine of issue preclusion . . . holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may not be drawn into question in a subsequent action between the same parties or their privies, whether the cause of action in the two actions be identical or different.” (Citations omitted.) Id.

2025“The doctrine of issue preclusion . . . holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may not be drawn into question in a subsequent action between the same parties or their privies, whether the cause of action in the two actions be identical or different.” (Citations omitted.) Id.

130
Grava v. Parkman Townshipgreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 6 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–2022
2 sentences

2022“The doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel, holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may not be drawn into question in a subsequent action between the same parties or their privies, whether the cause of action in the two actions be identical or different.” Id.

2016In the Fort Frye decision, we observed: “[C]laim preclusion * * * holds that a valid, final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.” Id. (citing Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , 653 N.E.2d 226, 228 (1995)). *** “The doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel, holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may n

16
Glidden Co. v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.green
ohio · 2006 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Glidden Co., 112 Ohio St.3d 470 , 2006-Ohio- 6553, at ¶ 45; Huber, 2018-Ohio-4686, at ¶ 9 .

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Italiano v. Commercial Financial Corp.green
ohioctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Corp., 148 Ohio App.3d 261 , 2002-Ohio-3040 , 772 N.E.2d 1215, at ¶ 29, 34, 35 . {¶ 14} According to the doctrine of issue preclusion, a fact or a point that was actually and necessarily litigated and was determined by a court of competent jurisdiction may not be relitigated in a subsequent action between the same parties or their privies, even where the cause of action is different from the one in the prior suit.

2005Corp., 148 Ohio App.3d 261 , 2002-Ohio-3040 , 772 N.E.2d 1215, at ¶ 29, 34, 35 . {¶ 14} According to the doctrine of issue preclusion, a fact or a point that was actually and necessarily litigated and was determined by a court of competent jurisdiction may not be relitigated in a subsequent action between the same parties or their privies, even where the cause of action is different from the one in the prior suit.

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State ex rel. Carter v. Schottengreen
ohio · 1994 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See, Madison v. USFG Financial Services Corp . (1997), 118 Ohio App.3d 431 , 436 , citing State ex rel Carter v. Schotten (1997), 70 Ohio St.3d 89 , 92 .

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Madison v. USF&G Financial Services Corp.green
ohioctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See, Madison v. USFG Financial Services Corp . (1997), 118 Ohio App.3d 431 , 436 , citing State ex rel Carter v. Schotten (1997), 70 Ohio St.3d 89 , 92 .

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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 (19)

CaseCitedYears
Trautwein v. Sorgenfrei green
ohio · 1979
2 sentences

2008Norwood v. McDonald (1943), 142 Ohio St. 299 , 27 O.O. 240 , 52 N.E.2d 67 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Trautwein v. Sorgenfrei (1979), 58 Ohio St.2d 493 , 12 O.O.3d 403 , 391 N.E.2d 326 , syllabus; Goodson v. McDonough Power Equip., Inc. (1983), 2 Ohio St.3d 193 , 2 OBR 732 , 443 N.E.2d 978 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

2008Norwood v. McDonald (1943), 142 Ohio St. 299 , 27 O.O. 240 , 52 N.E.2d 67 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Trautwein v. Sorgenfrei (1979), 58 Ohio St.2d 493 , 12 O.O.3d 403 , 391 N.E.2d 326 , syllabus; Goodson v. McDonough Power Equip., Inc. (1983), 2 Ohio St.3d 193 , 2 OBR 732 , 443 N.E.2d 978 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

81998–2008
Goodson v. McDonough Power Equipment, Inc. green
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

2008Norwood v. McDonald (1943), 142 Ohio St. 299 , 27 O.O. 240 , 52 N.E.2d 67 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Trautwein v. Sorgenfrei (1979), 58 Ohio St.2d 493 , 12 O.O.3d 403 , 391 N.E.2d 326 , syllabus; Goodson v. McDonough Power Equip., Inc. (1983), 2 Ohio St.3d 193 , 2 OBR 732 , 443 N.E.2d 978 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

2008Norwood v. McDonald (1943), 142 Ohio St. 299 , 27 O.O. 240 , 52 N.E.2d 67 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Trautwein v. Sorgenfrei (1979), 58 Ohio St.2d 493 , 12 O.O.3d 403 , 391 N.E.2d 326 , syllabus; Goodson v. McDonough Power Equip., Inc. (1983), 2 Ohio St.3d 193 , 2 OBR 732 , 443 N.E.2d 978 , paragraph one of the syllabus.

61998–2008
State v. Saxon green
ohio · 2006
1 sentence

2024The doctrine of res judicata “‘promotes the principles of finality and judicial economy by preventing endless relitigation of an issue on which a [litigant] has already received a full and fair opportunity to be heard.’” (Alteration in original.) Santomauro at ¶ 20 , quoting State v. Saxon, 109 Ohio St.3d 176 , 2006-Ohio-1245 , ¶ 18.

12024–2024
Huber v. Inpatient Med. Servs., Inc. green
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2023See Glidden Co., 112 Ohio St.3d 470 , 2006-Ohio- 6553, at ¶ 45; Huber, 2018-Ohio-4686, at ¶ 9 .

12023–2023
State v. Harding green
ohioctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2020No. 13AP-362, 2014-Ohio-1187, ¶ 18 . {¶ 11} When subject-matter jurisdiction over a claim brought by the same parties or their privies has been actually and directly litigated, the doctrine of issue preclusion No. 20AP-235 6 (collateral estoppel) prevents the relitigation of that jurisdictional issue in a subsequent action unless, subsequent to the initial dismissal, there are developments that cure the jurisdictional deficiency identified in the first suit.

12020–2020
Trafalgar Corp. v. Miami County Board of Commissioners green
ca6 · 2008
1 sentence

2016In the Fort Frye decision, we observed: “[C]laim preclusion * * * holds that a valid, final judgment rendered upon the merits bars all subsequent actions based upon any claim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that was the subject matter of the previous action.” Id. (citing Grava v. Parkman Twp., 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , 653 N.E.2d 226, 228 (1995)). *** “The doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel, holds that a fact or a point that was actually and directly at issue in a previous action, and was passed upon and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, may n

12016–2016
State v. Breeze green
ohioctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2016Franklin No. 15AP-1027, 2016-Ohio-1457 , ¶ 7-8: The Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).***With regard to claim preclusion, a final judgment or decree rendered on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction is a complete bar to any subsequent action on the same claim between the same parties or those in privity with them.***Moreover, an existing final judgment or decree Licking County, Case No. 16-CA-8 17 between t

2016Franklin No. 15AP-1027, 2016-Ohio-1457 , ¶ 7-8: The Supreme Court of Ohio has explained: The doctrine of res judicata involves both claim preclusion (historically called estoppel by judgment in Ohio) and issue preclusion (traditionally known as collateral estoppel).***With regard to claim preclusion, a final judgment or decree rendered on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction is a complete bar to any subsequent action on the same claim between the same parties or those in privity with them.***Moreover, an existing final judgment or decree Licking County, Case No. 16-CA-8 17 between t

12016–2016
Jefferson v. Bunting (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2015Jefferson v. Bunting, 140 Ohio St.3d 62 , 2014-Ohio-3074 , 14 N.E.3d 1036, ¶ 9-10 , citing State ex rel.

2015Jefferson v. Bunting, 140 Ohio St.3d 62 , 2014-Ohio-3074 , 14 N.E.3d 1036, ¶ 9-10 , citing State ex rel.

12015–2015
Phillips v. Rayburn green
ohioctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2014Fort Frye Teachers Assoc. v. SERB, 81 Ohio St.3d 392 , 1998-Ohio435, 692 N.E.2d 140 , ¶¶ 3 and 4. {¶19} This court declined to hold that a criminal conviction had collateral estoppel effect in a tort action in Phillips v. Rayburn, 113 Ohio App.3d 374 , 680 N.E.2d 1279 (4th Dist.1996).

2014Fort Frye Teachers Assoc. v. SERB, 81 Ohio St.3d 392 , 1998-Ohio435, 692 N.E.2d 140 , ¶¶ 3 and 4. {¶19} This court declined to hold that a criminal conviction had collateral estoppel effect in a tort action in Phillips v. Rayburn, 113 Ohio App.3d 374 , 680 N.E.2d 1279 (4th Dist.1996).

12014–2014
State ex rel. Stacy v. Batavia Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2008Bd. of Edn. , 97 Ohio St.3d 269 , 2002-Ohio-6322 , at ¶ 16 , reconsideration denied, 97 Ohio St.3d 1500 , 2002-Ohio-7367 (discussing doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel). 6 Effective August 7, 2006, Ohio Adm. Code 4301:1-1-65 was amended.

12008–2008
State ex rel. Stacy v. Batavia Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2008Bd. of Edn. , 97 Ohio St.3d 269 , 2002-Ohio-6322 , at ¶ 16 , reconsideration denied, 97 Ohio St.3d 1500 , 2002-Ohio-7367 (discussing doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel). 6 Effective August 7, 2006, Ohio Adm. Code 4301:1-1-65 was amended.

12008–2008
State ex rel. Stacy v. Batavia Local School District Board of Education green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2008Bd. of Edn. , 97 Ohio St.3d 269 , 2002-Ohio-6322 , at ¶ 16 , reconsideration denied, 97 Ohio St.3d 1500 , 2002-Ohio-7367 (discussing doctrine of issue preclusion, also known as collateral estoppel). 6 Effective August 7, 2006, Ohio Adm. Code 4301:1-1-65 was amended.

12008–2008
Thompson v. Wing green
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2007For the doctrine of issue preclusion to apply, the party against whom preclusion is asserted must be identical to or in privity with a party in the former action. *145 Thompson , 70 Ohio St.3d at 183 , 637 N.E.2d 917 .

2007For the doctrine of issue preclusion to apply, the party against whom preclusion is asserted must be identical to or in privity with a party in the former action. *145 Thompson , 70 Ohio St.3d at 183 , 637 N.E.2d 917 .

12007–2007
Brown v. City of Dayton green
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2007Because respondents assert issue preclusion against relators, who were not parties in Van Dyke, we must determine whether relators were in privity with Van Dyke. {¶ 22} The Ohio Supreme Court has recognized that “[w]hat constitutes privity in the context of res judicata is somewhat amorphous.” Brown v. Dayton (2000), 89 Ohio St.3d 245, 248 , 730 N.E.2d 958 .

2007Because respondents assert issue preclusion against relators, who were not parties in Van Dyke, we must determine whether relators were in privity with Van Dyke. {¶ 22} The Ohio Supreme Court has recognized that “[w]hat constitutes privity in the context of res judicata is somewhat amorphous.” Brown v. Dayton (2000), 89 Ohio St.3d 245, 248 , 730 N.E.2d 958 .

12007–2007
Monahan v. Eagle Picher Industries, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2007In short, under the rule of collateral estoppel, even where the cause of action is different in a subsequent suit, a judgment in a prior suit may nevertheless affect the outcome of the second suit." Fort Frye Teachers Ass'n, OEA/NEA v. State Employment Relations Bd. (1998), 81 Ohio St.3d 392 , 395 (internal citations omitted). {¶ 9} In its judgment entry, the trial court cited and applied the test for collateral estoppel from Monahan v. Eagle Picher Ind., Inc. (1984), 21 Ohio App.3d 179 .

12007–2007
Ft. Frye Teachers Assn., OEA/NEA v. State Emp. Relations Bd. neutral
ohio · 1998
1 sentence

2004Relations Bd., 81 Ohio St.3d 392 , 395 , 1998-Ohio-435 , 692 N.E.2d 140 , citing Norwood v. McDonald (1943), 142 Ohio St. 299 , 52 N.E.2d 67 . {¶ 13} What constitutes privity in the context of res judicata has not been clearly defined.

12004–2004
Ketchel v. Bainbridge Township green
ohioctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2000Jamestown Village Condominium Owners Assn. v. Market Media Research, Inc . (1994), 96 Ohio App.3d 678 , 685-86 ; Ketchel v. Bainbridge Twp. (1992), 79 Ohio App.3d 174 , 177 .

12000–2000
Jamestown Village Condominium Owners Ass'n v. Market Media Research, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2000Jamestown Village Condominium Owners Assn. v. Market Media Research, Inc . (1994), 96 Ohio App.3d 678 , 685-86 ; Ketchel v. Bainbridge Twp. (1992), 79 Ohio App.3d 174 , 177 .

12000–2000
Schomaeker v. First National Bank of Ottawa green
ohio · 1981
1 sentence

1999Id.

11999–1999

Where else courts name it

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