Statutory Interpretation
41 groups with Ohio opinions1907–2026
- Mandatory vs. Discretionary Statutory Language192 opinions · 1931–2026Statutory construction of mandatory versus permissive language · Interpreting statutory language regarding irregular route transportation · Interpreting statutory language regarding interim moneys
- Statutory; Language; Meaning191 opinions · 1978–2026Interpreting statutory use of the term may · Interpreting undefined statutory terms with plain meaning · Determining statutory consistency and plain meaning
- Statutory Interpretation and Application of Law177 opinions · 1983–2026Applying rules of construction to uphold challenged statutes · Statutory construction rules for clear and ambiguous language · Determining precedence between general and special statutes
- Legislative Intent and Construction130 opinions · 1982–2026Determining legislative intent through statutory construction rules · Determining legislative intent in statutory construction · Determining legislative intent and statutory ambiguity
- Statutory Interpretation Principles and Rules123 opinions · 1969–2026Interpreting statutes in pari materia and harmoniously · Interpreting statutes to avoid absurd results · Interpreting statutory terms using plain meaning rule
- Lenity and Stare Decisis in Construction107 opinions · 1981–2026Interpreting the elements of R.C. 2919.22(A) · Determining applicability of statutory conflict rule · Determining statutory intent as non-punitive for public safety
- Expungement; Power expunge; Arrest records82 opinions · 1992–2026Expungement as an act of grace, not a right · Habeas court power to order expungement and reprosecution · Courts' authority to order expungement of arrest records
- Statutory Retroactivity and Application78 opinions · 1962–2026Determining unconstitutional retroactivity of statutes · Determining legislative intent for retroactive statute application · Statutory presumption of prospective operation and retroactivity
- Statutory Interpretation of Criminal Law60 opinions · 1980–2026Defining person in loco parentis under incest statute · Applying statutory construction to conflicting criminal statutes · Distinguishing conviction from sentencing for statutory purposes
- Criminal Record Expungement and Bail Forfeiture Law54 opinions · 1996–2026Interpreting remedial expungement provisions liberally · Burden of proof for expungement under state statute · Defining the scope of criminal record expungement and sealing
- Extrinsic Aids to Legislative Intent54 opinions · 1971–2026Interpreting statutory language governing election petitions · Determining scope of existing sections repeal · Legislative intent regarding statutes of limitation
- Statutory; Construction; Language44 opinions · 1983–2026Interpreting statutory language regarding mayoral vacancy filling · Duty to interpret ambiguous charter provisions for mandamus · Interpreting constitutional authority for housing bonds
- Statutory Time Limits and Deadlines42 opinions · 1984–2026Statutory deadlines for preliminary injunction hearings · Extending statutory time periods for continuances · Determining delay and statutory interpretation of legal terms
- Motor Vehicle Licensing and Traffic Law42 opinions · 1984–2026Purpose of traffic control statute uniformity · Determining constitutionality of driver's license checkpoints · Distinguishing substantial compliance from strict compliance in DUI cases
- Statutory Interpretation Methodology39 opinions · 1983–2026Interpreting statutory language and legislative intent
- Statutory; Language; Intent39 opinions · 1997–2026Procedures for suspension and administrative hearing under vehicle code · Interpreting statutory liability creation under the but for test · Interpreting administrative code definitions of existing and approved beds
- Statutory Interpretation and Meaning37 opinions · 1997–2026Resolving statutory ambiguity using in pari materia rule · Defining the meaning of the term expressly in statute · Interpreting statutory language within its overall scheme
- Meetings; Open; Executive session37 opinions · 1984–2026Defining meeting elements under public body statutes · Interpreting sunshine law's intent regarding public deliberations · Requirements for public meeting minutes and records access
- Value; Valuation; Market35 opinions · 1950–2026Standard of review for challenging property valuation decisions · Valuation depending on totality of circumstances · Determining property value when market value is unavailable
- Statutory; Death; Estate27 opinions · 1975–2026Strict construction of forfeiture statutes to avoid property loss · Interpreting wrongful death statute requirements for cause of action · Interpreting statutory provisions regarding estate powers and trusts
- Expert Testimony and Property Valuation Evidence26 opinions · 1996–2026Competency of property owner to testify to value · Valuing property based on evidentiary support · Evaluating expert testimony's rational basis for valuation
- Retroactive Application of Law and Statutes24 opinions · 1975–2025Presumption against retroactive legislation and fairness · Determining the retroactivity of judicial decisions · Analyzing unfairness of retroactive legislation under due process
- Ejusdem generis; Meaning; Word24 opinions · 1938–2026Applying the canon of expressio unius est exclusio alterius · Interpreting "including" as a word of expansion · Applying the maxim exclusio unius est exclusio alterius
- Tax; Assessment; Burden21 opinions · 1920–2026Determining if an assessment is a tax under TIA · Tax court's inherent power to vacate judgments by fraud · Assessing taxpayer responsibility for procedural compliance
- Taxation Law and Exemptions21 opinions · 1907–2019Determining sales tax exception for processing adjuncts · State use tax as a tax upon the privilege of use · Determining taxability of manufacturing and packaging equipment
- Tax; Evasion; Fraud21 opinions · 2008–2026Determining materiality element in 18 U.S.C. § 1001 · Determining evidence and burden of proof at board of tax appeals · Establishing grounds for probable cause in tax evasion cases
- Statutory Interpretation of Tax Law20 opinions · 1932–2026Interpreting statutory exceptions for labor costs in sales tax · Distinguishing income from wages and earnings in statutory interpretation · Limiting statutory interpretation of exemption statutes
- Income; Tax purposes; Apportionment19 opinions · 1914–2026Apportionment of dividends from DISC income · Iowa's tax treatment of domestic versus foreign subsidiary dividends · Distinguishing income types for tax classification purposes
- Environmental and Regulatory Liability Law16 opinions · 1997–2026Shifting focus from dog control to premises control for harborer liability · Determining dog classification for statute enforcement · Accountability for foreseeable risks of unlawful conduct
- Tax; Property; Income12 opinions · 1954–2025Determining reasonable time for property use to qualify for exemption · Determining timing of s corporation tax attribute reductions · Determining exemption under statutory transfer provisions
- Real Property Valuation Principles and Methods12 opinions · 1925–2020Distinguishing special purpose and obsolete building valuation doctrines · Owner's knowledge of land value for estimation · Determining fair return and public burden on property value
- Property; Valuation; Assessment12 opinions · 1936–2026Determining utility property's "used and useful" value
- Statutory Interpretation and Legislative History10 opinions · 1987–2026Resolving statutory doubt through structural and historical analysis · Limiting legislative history in statutory interpretation · Interpreting statutory language through legislative history
- Depletion; Tax; Debt10 opinions · 1989–2016Defining journalizing a decision and entry requirements · Determining whether sought amounts are penalties or interest · Defining overpayment, recoupment, and recipient rights
- Tax and Tariff Law Review Procedures9 opinions · 2000–2026Defining judicial power in tax and administrative matters · Interpreting specific versus general terms in tariff classification
- Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement Law9 opinions · 1937–2026Affirming right to exclude jockey agents as property right · Determining illegality of possession of gambling devices · Distinguishing statutory compliance from facial invalidity
- Determining public office status for fundraising entities · Dissenting opinion on charitable deduction timing · Determining public charity status and representative duty
- Preventing full analysis of premium reduction credit
- Comparing assessment procedures for property taxation
- Assessing liability for unpaid withheld employee taxes · Defining liability under section 6672 through financial control
- Identity of parties as substance rather than form
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