No-Contest Clause Unenforceable Against Good-Faith Will Challenge
Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-01-22 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
W.A. Smith Fin., L.L.C. v. Doe, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-contest" clause in a will was enforce...
Court finds no tortious interference claim for inducing contract breach without improper means
Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-12-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Buckeye N. Coatings, L.L.C. v. Reeves, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Buckeye North Coatings, LLC (Buck...