OH-COURTS

State v. Jackson - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a conviction for endangering children in the case of State v. Jackson. The court found that the state failed to establish that the appellant created a substantial risk to the health or safety of the child as required by statute.

State v. Gill - Weapons Charge Acquittal

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's denial of a motion for acquittal on weapons charges for Lee Gill. The court found insufficient evidence presented by the state for both the weapons under disability and tampering with evidence charges, entering a judgment of acquittal.

Price v. Price - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of Price v. Price. The appellate court found no merit in the appellant's arguments regarding summary judgment, land installment contract law, and jurisdiction over personal property.

Cleveland v. Johnson - Traffic Violation Discovery Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a traffic violation conviction for Stephen-E Johnson. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by proceeding to trial without allowing discovery and by not compelling the appellee to provide discovery to the appellant.

Shaker Hts. v. Patterson - Traffic Violation Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision finding Larry Reginald Patterson guilty of two traffic violations. Patterson's appeal, which raised issues of discovery violations and alleged financial instrument irregularities, was denied as he failed to file a transcript and raise issues properly on appeal.

In re A.P. - Child Support Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Father A.P. regarding a child support order. The court found that the father improperly attempted to "bootstrap" the denial of a second motion to vacate to appeal the denial of his first motion, which was untimely.

Law Offices of Robert E. Soles, Jr., Co., LPA v. Swinderman - Civ.R. 60(B) Motion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate a default judgment. The appellant failed to establish a meritorious defense or excusable neglect, and the court found no error in the trial court's judgment.

State v. Thomas - Withdrawal of Guilty Plea

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to withdraw a guilty plea in the case of State v. Thomas. The appellant pleaded guilty to charges including felonious assault and theft.

Wood v. Energex Power, Inc. - Appealability of Reconsideration Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in Wood v. Energex Power, Inc., ruling that an order denying a motion for reconsideration is not a final, appealable order. The court found that the appeal was improperly filed and therefore dismissed the case.

R.N. v. E.B. - Frozen Embryos Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reviewed a case concerning the disposition of 14 frozen embryos created during a marriage. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the matter for further proceedings, indicating a modification of the lower court's order regarding embryo donation.