Ohio Court of Appeals

Ohio Court Opinion on Oil and Gas Lease Breach of Contract

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in a breach of contract case involving an oil and gas lease. The ruling addresses issues of voluntary and statutory unitization under Ohio law.

Young v. Young - Marital Property Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Young v. Young, addressing disputes over marital property classification, spousal support, and child support. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's judgment, remanding the cause for further proceedings.

Wagner v. Athletico, Ltd. - Premises Liability Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a premises liability case involving Athletico, Ltd. The court found that the trial court erred in denying Athletico's motion for summary judgment, potentially impacting how premises liability is assessed for healthcare providers in similar situations.

State v. Allen - Conviction for Corrupt Activity and Trafficking Upheld, Sentencing Errors Require New Hearing

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jalen Arthur-Darnell Allen for Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity and Trafficking in a Fentanyl-related compound. However, the court reversed the sentencing and remanded the case for a new sentencing hearing due to errors.

State v. Greywolf - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentence of Michael Greywolf for two counts of rape. The court found that expert medical testimony was not necessary to establish rape and that the evidence was sufficient. The case involved a felony of the first degree with a sexually violent predator specification.

State v. Vance - Ohio Court of Appeals Drug Possession Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for aggravated possession of drugs. The court found that the initial traffic stop was justified by observed traffic violations, and subsequent observations provided probable cause for the vehicle search and arrest.

State v. Bray - Plea Validity Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Bray, ruling that the appellant's no contest plea was entered knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently. The court found no evidence that the appellant's mental health conditions prevented her from understanding the proceedings or the rights she was waiving.

State v. Zink - Affirmation of Child Abuse Convictions

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed convictions in State v. Zink, upholding the trial court's decisions regarding detective testimony on delayed disclosures and limitations on cross-examination. The court found no prejudicial error in the prosecutor's closing arguments.

State v. Brown - Criminal Rape Case Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentence of Michael D. Brown, Sr., for Rape. The appeal addressed issues including substitute counsel, attorney-client relationship, manifest weight of the evidence, ineffective assistance of counsel, and consecutive sentences.

State ex rel. Coleman v. Gillece-Black - Habeas Corpus

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by inmate LeRon Coleman against Warden Jennifer Gillece-Black. The dismissal was due to the petitioner's failure to comply with the mandatory filing requirements of R.C. 2969.25(C), specifically regarding the statement of his prisoner account.