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prohibition claim in Ohio

43 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2025 13 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
State ex rel. Everhart v. McIntoshgreen
ohio · 2007 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2025
2 sentences

2025Everhart v. McIntosh, 115 Ohio St.3d 195 , 2007-Ohio-4798 , ¶ 10 (finding it appropriate to take judicial notice of a dismissal entry in a separate case to decide whether dismissal in a prohibition claim was warranted); State ex rel.

2020Everhart v. McIntosh, 115 Ohio St.3d 195 , 2007-Ohio-4798 , 874 N.E.2d 516, ¶ 10 (deeming it “appropriate” to take judicial notice of an entry included in a supplement filed by the appellant—although not attached to the complaint—in deciding whether to affirm the dismissal of a prohibition claim). {¶ 7} Here, both parties acknowledge that Judge Rowlands dismissed National Collegiate’s case in July 2019, and Judge Rowlands provided a link to that dismissal order.

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State ex rel. Barclays Bank PLC v. Court of Common Pleasgreen
ohio · 1996 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2014
2 sentences

2014Barclays Bank PLC v. Ct of Common Pleas of Hamilton Cty., 74 Ohio St.3d 536, 540 (1995). {¶42} Pursuant to the foregoing discussion, this court concludes that relator will never be able to prove a set of facts under which the second element for a prohibition claim will be satisfied.

2005Barclays Bank PLC v. Ct. of Common Pleas of Hamilton Cty. (1996), 74 Ohio St.3d 536, 540 , 660 N.E.2d 458 . {¶ 25} Consistent with the foregoing discussion, this court holds that, even when the factual assertions in relator’s petition are construed in a manner most favorable to her, they are insufficient to satisfy the second and third elements of a prohibition claim.

12
Goldstein v. Christiansengreen
ohio · 1994 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2009
2 sentences

2009Florence v. Zitter, 106 Ohio St.3d 87 , 2005-Ohio-3804 , 831 N.E.2d 1003 (when resolution of a claimed jurisdictional issue is dependent upon facts to be determined by the trial court, the court’s ruling that it has jurisdiction is mere error for which extraordinary relief in prohibition is not the appropriate remedy); see also Goldstein v. Christiansen (1994), 70 Ohio St.3d 232, 238 , 638 N.E.2d 541 (applying same rule *233 to a prohibition claim based on the alleged lack of personal jurisdiction).

2009Florence v. Zitter, 106 Ohio St.3d 87 , 2005-Ohio-3804 , 831 N.E.2d 1003 (when resolution of a claimed jurisdictional issue is dependent upon facts to be determined by the trial court, the court’s ruling that it has jurisdiction is mere error for which extraordinary relief in prohibition is not the appropriate remedy); see also Goldstein v. Christiansen (1994), 70 Ohio St.3d 232, 238 , 638 N.E.2d 541 (applying same rule *233 to a prohibition claim based on the alleged lack of personal jurisdiction).

12
State ex rel. Moscow v. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Electionsgreen
ohio · 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Bd. of Elections, 2022-Ohio-3138, ¶ 25 (observing that the “mandamus analysis [was] identical to the prohibition analysis” in a case in which a board of elections had denied a protest brought against a ballot measure).

11
State ex rel. Cordray v. Marshallgreen
ohio · 2009 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Cordray v. Marshall, 2009-Ohio-4986, ¶ 1, 42 (affirming court of appeals’ decision granting writ of prohibition to compel trial judge to immediately return defendant to prison). {¶ 14} The judicial authority to order the return of a prisoner to custody following reversal on appeal necessarily means that an appeal does not become moot simply by virtue of the prisoner’s release through a writ of habeas corpus.

11
Pirock v. Craingreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Scott v. Cleveland, 2006-Ohio-6573 , ¶ 26 (courts can take judicial notice of appropriate matters in determining a Civ.R. 12(B)(6) motion without converting it to a motion for summary judgment); Pirock v. Crain, 2020-Ohio-869, ¶ 104 (11th Dist.). {¶24} In its complaint, RBT Strategies claimed that PWF made fraudulent transfers pursuant to R.C. 1336.01 et. seq. {¶25} Pursuant to R.C. 1336.09, the Ohio Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act imposes restrictions on claims for relief under R.C. 1336.05 and states in pertinent part that: {¶26} “A claim for relief with respect to a transfer or an obligatio

11
Dargart v. Ohio Department of Transportationgreen
ohioctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Dargart v. Ohio Dept. of Transp., 171 Ohio App.3d 439 , 2006- Ohio-6179, 871 N.E.2d 608, ¶ 12 (6th Dist.).

2024Dargart v. Ohio Dept. of Transp., 171 Ohio App.3d 439 , 2006- Ohio-6179, 871 N.E.2d 608, ¶ 12 (6th Dist.).

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Rogers v. Runfola & Associates, Inc.green
ohio · 1991 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Rogers v. Runfola & Assocs., 57 Ohio St.3d 5, 9 (1991). {¶20} In Rogers, the Ohio Supreme Court was asked to determine the validity of a non-compete clause, and in so doing, was also asked to decide the valid timeframe of the prohibition if such clause was validated.

11
PDK Laboratories Inc. v. United States Drug Enforcement Administrationgreen
cadc · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Asti v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 107 Ohio St.3d 262 , 2005-Ohio-6432 , 838 N.E.2d 658 , ¶ 34, quoting PDK Laboratories, Inc. v. United States Drug Enforcement Administration (D.C.Cir.2004), 362 F.3d 786, 799 (Roberts, J., concurring in part and in the judgment) (“ ‘if it is not necessary to decide more, it is necessary not to decide more’ ”). {¶ 33} The court of appeals nevertheless took the opposite approach from ours: it granted the writ of mandamus but then still proceeded to analyze the prohibition claim.

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State Ex Rel. Kister-Welty v. Haguegreen
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Kister-Welty v. Hague, 160 Ohio App.3d 486 , 2005-Ohio-1788, ¶14, 17 . {¶41} “As a general proposition, * * * a prohibition claim can be subject to dismissal under Civ.R. 12(B)(6) when the nature of the relator’s allegations are such that, even if the allegations are presumed true and interpreted in a manner most favorable to [her], it would still be beyond doubt that [she] will not be able to prove a set of facts entitling [her] to the writ.” State ex rel.

2014Kister-Welty v. Hague, 160 Ohio App.3d 486 , 2005-Ohio-1788, ¶14, 17 . {¶41} “As a general proposition, * * * a prohibition claim can be subject to dismissal under Civ.R. 12(B)(6) when the nature of the relator’s allegations are such that, even if the allegations are presumed true and interpreted in a manner most favorable to [her], it would still be beyond doubt that [she] will not be able to prove a set of facts entitling [her] to the writ.” State ex rel.

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Drake v. Buchergreen
ohio · 1966 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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State ex rel. Morgan v. City of New Lexingtongreen
ohio · 2006 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Hughes v. Calabresegreen
ohio · 2002 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Hughes v. Calabresegreen
ohio · 2002 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Brooks v. Gaulgreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Brooks v. Gaulgreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State ex rel. Tubbs Jones v. Sustergreen
ohio · 1998 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Rath v. Williamsongreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
State ex rel. Roush v. Montgomery green
ohioctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2025Id. {¶ 32} Nevertheless, regardless of the ultimate availability of an appeal, where a relator can show that a respondent “ ‘patently and unambiguously’ lack[s] jurisdiction,” the relator can satisfy the second and third elements of a prohibition claim.

2019Additionally, Roush contends that his incarceration and the biological mother's cease-and-desist-contact order against him negated the probate court's jurisdiction to grant *352 the adoption based on a finding under R.C. 3107.07(A) that he had failed to maintain more than de minimis contact with the child over a period of one year or more. {¶ 3} The court of appeals dismissed the prohibition claim, holding that the probate court had jurisdiction to render a determination under R.C. 3107.07(A) as to "whether [Roush] ha[d] failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de minimis contact

22019–2025
State ex rel. Scott v. City of Cleveland green
ohio · 2006
2 sentences

2025Scott v. Cleveland, 112 Ohio St.3d 324 , 2006-Ohio-6573 , ¶ 26 (courts can take judicial notice of appropriate matters in determining a Civ.R. 12(B)(6) motion without converting it to a motion for summary judgment); Pirock v. Crain, 11th Dist.

2020Scott v. Cleveland, 112 Ohio St.3d 324 , 2006-Ohio- 6573, ¶26 (courts can take judicial notice of appropriate matters in determining a Civ.R. 12(B)(6) motion without converting it to a motion for summary judgment); Pirock v. Crain, 11th Dist.

22020–2025
State ex rel. Caszatt v. Gibson green
ohioctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2017Caszatt, supra, at ¶15 ; Leatherworks, supra, at ¶16.

2014Caszatt, supra, at ¶15 ; Leatherworks, supra, at ¶16.

22014–2017
State ex rel. Polo v. Cuyahoga County Board green
ohio · 1995
2 sentences

2001Bd. of Elections (1995), 74 Ohio St.3d 143 , 656 N.E.2d 1277 , we unanimously held that a seventeen-day delay until October 6 to file an expedited election case for a writ of prohibition to remove a candidate’s name from the November 7, 1995 election ballot prevented our consideration of the prohibition claim based on laches; see, also, Manos (laches bars prohibition action to prevent rezoning and development issues from being placed on election ballot).

2001Bd. of Elections (1995), 74 Ohio St.3d 143 , 656 N.E.2d 1277 , we unanimously held that a seventeen-day delay until October 6 to file an expedited election case for a writ of prohibition to remove a candidate’s name from the November 7, 1995 election ballot prevented our consideration of the prohibition claim based on laches; see, also, Manos (laches bars prohibition action to prevent rezoning and development issues from being placed on election ballot).

22001–2001
Lundeen v. Turner (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2021
1 sentence

2025“When a prohibition claim is predicated on defective service, ‘if contested allegations of defective service of process are not premised upon a complete failure to comply with the minimum-contacts requirement of constitutional due process, prohibition does not lie.”’ Lundeen v. Turner, 2021-Ohio-1533, ¶ 17 , quoting State ex rel.

12025–2025
State ex rel. Lyons v. Zaleski green
ohio · 1996
1 sentence

2024Lyons v. Zaleski, 75 Ohio St.3d 623, 626 , 1996- Ohio-267 ("contentions that appeal from any subsequent adverse final judgment would be inadequate due to time and expense are without merit"). {¶ 30} The pleadings and their attachments demonstrate that the Clerk has an adequate remedy at law and that the Judges are entitled to judgment on the pleadings on the Clerk's prohibition claim.

12024–2024
State ex rel. Smith v. Hamilton Cty. Court of Common Pleas green
ohio · 2024
2 sentences

2024Court of Common Pleas, Slip Opinion No. 2024-Ohio-2779.] Mandamus—Prohibition—A court of common pleas is not sui juris, and suing an entity that is not sui juris is a ground for dismissal—Civ.R. 52 has no application to a long-closed criminal case—New arguments may not be raised on appeal—Prohibition claim did not allege that trial court exercised judicial power unauthorized by law—Court of appeals’ judgment granting motion to dismiss affirmed.

2024Court of Common Pleas, 2024-Ohio-2779 .] Mandamus—Prohibition—A court of common pleas is not sui juris, and suing an entity that is not sui juris is a ground for dismissal—Civ.R. 52 has no application to a long-closed criminal case—New arguments may not be raised on appeal—Prohibition claim did not allege that trial court exercised judicial power unauthorized by law—Court of appeals’ judgment granting motion to dismiss affirmed.

12024–2024
State ex rel. Repp v. Best neutral
ohio · 2023
1 sentence

2023Repp v. Best, Slip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-3924 .] Quo warranto—Prohibition—Relator failed to allege facts showing that judicial office is being unlawfully held and that he was entitled to hold the office— Relator’s suspension from practice of law created vacancy in judicial office under R.C. 1901.10(B), thereby allowing governor to appoint another person to the office under Article IV, Section 13 of Ohio Constitution— Motion for judgment on pleadings granted and quo warranto claim dismissed—Prohibition claim and other requests for relief dismissed sua sponte.

12023–2023
Central Motors Corp. v. City of Pepper Pike green
ohioctapp · 1983
2 sentences

2023Motors Corp. v. Pepper Pike, 9 Ohio App.3d 18 , 457 N.E.2d 1178 (8th Dist.1983). {¶9} However, a prohibition action is not necessarily rendered moot when the act sought to be prevented occurs before a court can rule on the prohibition claim.

2023Motors Corp. v. Pepper Pike, 9 Ohio App.3d 18 , 457 N.E.2d 1178 (8th Dist.1983). {¶9} However, a prohibition action is not necessarily rendered moot when the act sought to be prevented occurs before a court can rule on the prohibition claim.

12023–2023
State ex rel. Pringle v. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Elections neutral
ohioctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2022The prohibition analysis {¶ 16} In their first proposition of law, the protesters contend that R.C. 703.20 requires the submission of the petition to the village legislature as a condition precedent to its placement on the ballot and that the Twelfth District’s holding to the contrary in Pringle, 2019-Ohio-4528 , was erroneous.

12022–2022
State ex rel. Sponaugle v. Hein (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2018
2 sentences

2020Sponaugle v. Hein, 153 Ohio St.3d 560 , 2018-Ohio-3155 , 108 N.E.3d 1089, ¶ 24 . {¶ 20} When a prohibition claim targets a statutorily created tribunal, the analysis must consider whether the General Assembly empowered the tribunal to proceed.

2020Sponaugle v. Hein, 153 Ohio St.3d 560 , 2018-Ohio-3155 , 108 N.E.3d 1089, ¶ 24 . {¶ 20} When a prohibition claim targets a statutorily created tribunal, the analysis must consider whether the General Assembly empowered the tribunal to proceed.

12020–2020
State ex rel. Thurn v. Cuyahoga County Board of Elections green
ohio · 1995
2 sentences

2019Bd. of Elections, 72 Ohio St.3d 289 , 4 292, 649 N.E.2d 1205 (1995). {¶13} Here, the allegations in relator’s petition are sufficient to satisfy the first and third elements of a prohibition claim.

2019Bd. of Elections, 72 Ohio St.3d 289 , 4 292, 649 N.E.2d 1205 (1995). {¶13} Here, the allegations in relator’s petition are sufficient to satisfy the first and third elements of a prohibition claim.

12019–2019
State ex rel. Combs v. Greene Cty. Bd. of Elections (Slip Opinion) neutral
ohio · 2019
1 sentence

2019Bd. of Elections, __Ohio St.3d__, 2019-Ohio-4110 , __N.E.3d__, ¶ 6. {¶ 13} This case turns on the second element of the prohibition analysis: whether the board of elections lacked authority to place the petition on the ballot.

12019–2019
State Ex Rel. Asti v. Ohio Department of Youth Services neutral
ohio · 2005
2 sentences

2015Asti v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 107 Ohio St.3d 262 , 2005-Ohio-6432 , 838 N.E.2d 658 , ¶ 34, quoting PDK Laboratories, Inc. v. United States Drug Enforcement Administration (D.C.Cir.2004), 362 F.3d 786, 799 (Roberts, J., concurring in part and in the judgment) (“ ‘if it is not necessary to decide more, it is necessary not to decide more’ ”). {¶ 33} The court of appeals nevertheless took the opposite approach from ours: it granted the writ of mandamus but then still proceeded to analyze the prohibition claim.

2015Asti v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 107 Ohio St.3d 262 , 2005-Ohio-6432 , 838 N.E.2d 658 , ¶ 34, quoting PDK Laboratories, Inc. v. United States Drug Enforcement Administration (D.C.Cir.2004), 362 F.3d 786, 799 (Roberts, J., concurring in part and in the judgment) (“ ‘if it is not necessary to decide more, it is necessary not to decide more’ ”). {¶ 33} The court of appeals nevertheless took the opposite approach from ours: it granted the writ of mandamus but then still proceeded to analyze the prohibition claim.

12015–2015
State ex rel. Triplett v. Ross green
ohio · 2006
2 sentences

2012Triplett v. Ross, 111 Ohio St.3d 231 , 2006-Ohio-4705 , 855 N.E.2d 1174, ¶18 . {¶6} Ordinarily, all three of the above prerequisites must be met to state a prohibition claim.

2012Triplett v. Ross, 111 Ohio St.3d 231 , 2006-Ohio-4705 , 855 N.E.2d 1174, ¶18 . {¶6} Ordinarily, all three of the above prerequisites must be met to state a prohibition claim.

12012–2012
State ex rel. Davet v. Sutula neutral
ohio · 2012
2 sentences

2012Davet v. Sutula, 131 Ohio St.3d 220 , 2012-Ohio-759 , 963 N.E.2d 811 , ¶ 3 (court of appeals did not need to address the merits of jurisdictional claim, because its jurisdiction in writ case was limited to determining whether jurisdiction is patently and unambiguously lacking). {¶ 35} Although the majority opinion in this case parrots the general standard applicable to Jean-Baptiste’s claim for extraordinary relief in prohibition, it fails to apply it, and instead it erroneously conflates Jean-Baptiste’s properly raised prohibition claim with a claim that he waived in the court of appeals and

2012Davet v. Sutula, 131 Ohio St.3d 220 , 2012-Ohio-759 , 963 N.E.2d 811 , ¶ 3 (court of appeals did not need to address the merits of jurisdictional claim, because its jurisdiction in writ case was limited to determining whether jurisdiction is patently and unambiguously lacking). {¶ 35} Although the majority opinion in this case parrots the general standard applicable to Jean-Baptiste’s claim for extraordinary relief in prohibition, it fails to apply it, and instead it erroneously conflates Jean-Baptiste’s properly raised prohibition claim with a claim that he waived in the court of appeals and

12012–2012
State Ex Rel. Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. v. Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2011Court of Common Pleas, 126 Ohio St.3d 41 , 2010-Ohio-2450 , 930 N.E.2d 299, ¶ 13 . {¶ 9} If, however, after so construing the complaint, it appears that the prosecutor’s prohibition claim may have merit, we will grant an alternative writ and issue a schedule for the presentation of evidence and briefs.

2011Court of Common Pleas, 126 Ohio St.3d 41 , 2010-Ohio-2450 , 930 N.E.2d 299, ¶ 13 . {¶ 9} If, however, after so construing the complaint, it appears that the prosecutor’s prohibition claim may have merit, we will grant an alternative writ and issue a schedule for the presentation of evidence and briefs.

12011–2011
State Ex Rel. Finkbeiner v. Lucas County Board of Elections green
ohio · 2009
2 sentences

2010Bd. of Elections, 122 Ohio St.3d 462 , 2009-Ohio-3657 , 912 N.E.2d 573, ¶ 18 . {¶ 18} For the remaining prohibition requirement that the board’s exercise of its quasi-judicial power is unauthorized by law, “we must determine whether the *587 board [of elections] acted fraudulently or corruptly, abused its discretion, or clearly disregarded applicable law.” State ex rel.

2010Bd. of Elections, 122 Ohio St.3d 462 , 2009-Ohio-3657 , 912 N.E.2d 573, ¶ 18 . {¶ 18} For the remaining prohibition requirement that the board’s exercise of its quasi-judicial power is unauthorized by law, “we must determine whether the *587 board [of elections] acted fraudulently or corruptly, abused its discretion, or clearly disregarded applicable law.” State ex rel.

12010–2010
State Ex Rel. Feathers v. Hayes, 2006-P-0092 (7-27-2007) neutral
ohioctapp · 2007
12009–2009
State ex rel. Hill v. Niehaus neutral
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2009Based upon this, she argued that a writ of prohibition was warranted because Magistrate Finamore had exceeded the scope of his jurisdiction during the remand. {¶ 19} In Hill, 68 Ohio St.3d at 509 , 628 N.E.2d 1376 , the “original action” petition against the trial court also contained a prohibition claim, in which the criminal defendant sought the writ to stop the trial court from taking certain steps in regard to the trial record.

2009Based upon this, she argued that a writ of prohibition was warranted because Magistrate Finamore had exceeded the scope of his jurisdiction during the remand. {¶ 19} In Hill, 68 Ohio St.3d at 509 , 628 N.E.2d 1376 , the “original action” petition against the trial court also contained a prohibition claim, in which the criminal defendant sought the writ to stop the trial court from taking certain steps in regard to the trial record.

12009–2009
State ex rel. Florence v. Zitter neutral
ohio · 2005
12009–2009
Rosen v. Celebrezze green
ohio · 2008
2 sentences

2009McGhan’s claim that our holding in Rosen v. Celebrezze, 117 Ohio St.3d 241 , 2008-Ohio-853 , 883 N.E.2d 420 , requires a different result is incorrect.

2009McGhan’s claim that our holding in Rosen v. Celebrezze, 117 Ohio St.3d 241 , 2008-Ohio-853 , 883 N.E.2d 420 , requires a different result is incorrect.

12009–2009
State ex rel. Thomas v. Ghee neutral
ohio · 1998
12008–2008
State ex rel. Cruzado v. Zaleski green
ohio · 2006
12008–2008
State ex rel. Stoll v. Logan County Board of Elections green
ohio · 2008
12008–2008
MacHnics v. Sloe, Unpublished Decision (1-12-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
12007–2007
State ex rel. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. v. Petro neutral
ohio · 1997
11998–1998
State ex rel. Brantley v. Ghee green
ohio · 1997
11998–1998

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