Death penalty decisions from the Ohio Supreme Court are long, depressing, and different. Long because the defendants raise every conceivable argument they can, even if the issues they raise have been decided many times. Depressing because of the facts and circumstances of the cases and the horror involved. Different because there is no denying it—a
What’s On Their Minds? May the Trial Court Call a Recanting Domestic Violence Victim as its Own Witness under Evid. R. 614(A)? State v. Ginley.
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: On October 26 this case was dismissed as improvidently allowed.
On October 4 the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in State v. Ginley, case # 2010-1925. This case deals with the troubling issue of victims of domestic violence (the vast majority of whom are women) recanting at trial prior statements to…
What’s On Their Minds? Does Ohio Law Allow for a Waiver of the Implied Duty to Build a House in a Workmanlike Manner? Paul Jones, et al. v. Centex Homes
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: The merit decision in this case was handed down March 14, 2012. Read the analysis of the decision here.
On October 4 the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in Paul Jones et al. v. Centex Homes, case # 2010-1826. The issue acknowledged by both sides to be one of first…
Oral Argument Preview: May the Trial Court Call a Recanting Domestic Violence Victim as its Own Witness under Evid. R. 614(A)? State v. Ginley.
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, Oral Argument Preview
Update: On October 16 the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed State v. Ginley, case # 2010-1925 as improvidently allowed.
State v. Ginley comes to the Supreme Court after the Eighth District denied the State’s discretionary appeal. It involves a domestic violence criminal case and the application of Evid. R. 614(A)
A disturbingly common problem…
Oral Argument Preview: Does Ohio Law Allow for a Waiver of the Implied Duty to Build a House in a Workmanlike Manner? Paul Jones, et al. v. Centex Homes
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: The merit decision in this case was handed down March 14, 2012. Read the analysis of the decision here.
On October 4, 2011, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear arguments in Paul Jones et al. v. Centex Homes #10-1826. The main issues in this case are whether Ohio recognizes a waiver of…
Oral Argument Preview: When Is an Evidentiary Hearing Required Over the Existence of a Disputed Settlement Agreement? Artisan Mechanical, Inc. v. Beiser.
By Marianna Bettman on
This case was dismissed as improvidentally certified on October 27, 2011.
On Tuesday, October 4, the Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Artisan Mechanical, Inc. v. Beiser et al, 2011-0052. This case is brought to resolve a conflict between the courts of appeals on the following issue: “When there is a factual…
What’s On Their Minds? The Constitutionality of the Mandatory Bifurcation Provision of R.C. 2315.21(B). Havel v. Villa St. Joseph.
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: On February 18, 2012 the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a merit decision in this case. Read that post here.
On September 21 the Ohio Supreme Court heard argument in the case of Havel v. Villa St. Joseph, case #2010-2148. At issue in the case is the constitutionality of 2315.21(B), the mandatory…
What’s On Their Minds? Employer Intentional Torts and Sovereign Immunity. Samspon v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: the merit decision in this case was handed down February 16, 2012. Read the analysis of that decision here.
On Sept 20 the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral argument in Sampson v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, case #2010-1561. The issue is whether an employee of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority —a political subdivision—could…
What’s On Their Minds? Employer Intentional Torts and Sovereign Immunity. Samspon v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: the merit decision in this case was handed down February 16, 2012. Read the analysis of that decision here.
On Sept 20 the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral argument in Sampson v. Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, case #2010-1561. The issue is whether an employee of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority —a political subdivision—could…
What’s On Their Minds? Is Resuming a Relationship Adequate Consideration for a Contract? Williams v. Ormsby.
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: The merit decision in this case was handed down on February 23, 2012. Read the analysis here.
On September 20 the high court heard oral argument in Williams v. Ormsby. #10-1946. The issue in the case is whether resumption of a couple’s relationship can be sufficient consideration to support an enforceable contract. For a…