Browse 21 statutory interpretation cases decided by Ohio Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate Court Reverses Parental Rights Termination for Insufficient Findings
In re J.R., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 20, 2026, resulted in a remanded outcome. The case concerns the termination of parental rights for J.R. The mother appealed the trial court's deci...
Ohio Court of Appeals: No-Contact Order Extension Affirmed
In re K.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contact" order, issued as part of a domestic viol...
No Jury Trial for Back Pay Under Ohio Public Employment Law
State ex rel. Petway v. Croce, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the ...
Court Affirms Denial of Default Judgment Due to Insufficient Affidavit
Midland Credit Mgt. Inc. v. Bowers, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that...
Court Denies Mandamus for Shooting Range Permit
Shawnee Ridge Hunting, L.L.C. v. LaRose, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Shawnee Ridge Hunting, L.L.C., sought a writ of mandamu...
Unemployment benefits can be garnished for child support arrearages in Ohio.
C.V. v. Ullom, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) could g...
Hospital's 'no-fault' patient safety policy upheld by Ohio appeals court
State ex rel. Harris v. Franklin Med. Ctr., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, hold...
Incarceration does not automatically excuse child support obligations
In re S.P., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a father, who was incarcerated, could be held responsible for chi...
Road maintenance lien invalid due to improper filing
Plalan Lake Rd. Maintenance, Inc. v. Fabian, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Plalan Lake Rd. Maintenance, Inc., sought to enforce...
Court Reverses Ruling for Improper Dispositional Hearing
In re K.W., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 2, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.355(A)(1), which mandates ...
No-Contact Order in DV Case Does Not Extend to Child Support Case
In re C/W Children, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a "no-contact order" issued in a...
Ohio's "Stand Your Ground" Law Does Not Apply to Pre-Trial Immunity Hearings in Homicide Cases
In re B.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio's "stand your ground" law, specifically whet...
Fireworks contract breach leads to damages for supplier
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools v. Am. Fireworks Co., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Willoughby Eastlake City Schools, sued t...
Court Affirms Adoption Denial Based on Strict Age Requirement
In re Adoption of D.C.H., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio Revised Code Section 3107.06(...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case
Lause v. Lause, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued the defendant, her former employer, for wrongful term...
Ohio Court Reverses Denial of Disability Retirement Benefits
Arndts v. State Teachers Retirement Sys., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 9, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Arndts, challenged the State Teachers Retirement Sys...
Court allows disinterment for paternity testing
In re Disinterment of Glass, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 5, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a probate court erred in ordering t...
Dog Warden's actions in seizing and euthanizing dog affirmed; due process not violated
Tipton v. Butler Cty. Dog Warden, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Tipton, sued the Butler County Dog Warden after his dog was ...
Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Extension of 'No-Contact' Order
In re K.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contact" order, issued as part of a domestic v...
Court Reverses Child Dispositional Order for Untimely Permanency Hearing
In re S.I., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 29, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio Revised Code § 2151.353(A)(1), which governs the ...
Township denied writ to force garage removal; structure not proven to be farm building.
State ex rel. Bazetta Twp. v. Yoder, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Bazetta Township Board of Trustees sought a writ of mandamus to comp...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 21 statutory interpretation cases from Ohio Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Remanded: 1, Defendant Win: 15, Reversed: 2, Plaintiff Win: 3.
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