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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 12 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Pugh v. Pugh.

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1 Pugh v. Pugh Anchor
ohio · 1984
green “a finding of civil contempt does not require proof of purposeful, willing, or intentional violation of a trial court's prior order.” 6
2 State ex rel. Duncan v. Chippewa Township Trustees
ohio · 1995
green “the reviewing court is only permitted to determine if the application of the law was proper or if it constituted an abuse of discretion.” 6

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