Courts & Litigation

Mesenbrick v. Hartley - Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal and cross-appeal in Mesenbrick v. Hartley. The court found that the trial court's dismissal without prejudice was not a final appealable order, rendering any potential errors harmless as the claims could be refiled.

State v. Wilhite - Driver's License Suspension Scope

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision regarding a driver's license suspension. The court found the suspension was beyond the scope of the aggravated drug possession case and that the proper forum for challenging the suspension was not this criminal case. The court also addressed claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and due process violations.

State v. Hearns - Restitution Order Reversed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's order for $41,850 in restitution related to a hit-skip conviction. The appellate court found the property damage was not a direct result of the offense and that restitution was capped at $5,000 under state law.

North v. Eichler - Divorce Notice Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's divorce decree, ruling that the appellant failed to prove he did not receive proper notice of the final divorce hearing. The court found that notice was sent to the appellant's last-known address as required by civil rules.

State v. Halderman - Sex Offender Designation Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and reversed in part the trial court's decision in State v. Halderman. The court found that the trial court erred in designating the appellant a sex offender for a misdemeanor conviction that did not qualify as a sexually oriented offense. The case is remanded for vacation of the sex offender designation.

Justin Duimstra v. Michigan Land and Outing Co - Property Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the property dispute case of Justin Duimstra v. Michigan Land and Outing Co. The court upheld the determination that intervenors had obtained title to disputed lakefront property through adverse possession. The decision was issued on March 12, 2026.

In re P. A. S. Lindsey Minor - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating parental rights for respondent-father in the case of In re P. A. S. Lindsey Minor. The termination was based on allegations of abuse against a sibling and domestic violence. The court found sufficient grounds to affirm the lower court's decision.

People of Michigan v. Parell Lavon Moskal - Affirmation of Conviction

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Parell Lavon Moskal, who was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and felony-firearm. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

People of Michigan v. Shane Isaac Clendenin - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Shane Isaac Clendenin for four counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court upheld the lower court's judgment and sentence of 99 months to 30 years imprisonment.

In Re Guardianship of Nmr - Lower Court Judgment Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment appointing Guardian Finance & Advocacy Services as guardian and conservator for an elderly individual diagnosed with dementia. The appeal was brought by Andrew Marshall Cort, who had been involved in the individual's finances and lived in her home.