US Courts

Yates v. Rigby - Appellate Review of Divorce

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's divorce judgment in Yates v. Rigby. The appellate court presumed the regularity of proceedings and affirmed due to the appellant's failure to provide a transcript and lack of cognizable legal argument.

Sager v. Sager - Child and Spousal Support Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment regarding child and spousal support calculations in the case of Sager v. Sager. The decision addresses the division of marital property and the establishment of staged support obligations tied to the sale of the marital residence.

State v. Ferrelli - Trial Court Lacked Authority for Minor Misdemeanor Probation

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that a trial court lacked statutory authority to impose probation for a minor misdemeanor offense. The appellate court reversed the lower court's judgment and remanded the case for resentencing, noting that probation is not a permissible sentencing option for minor misdemeanors in Ohio.

Mitchell Family Trust Fund v. Cole - Summary Judgment Vacated

The Ohio Court of Appeals vacated a trial court's decision granting summary judgment on third-party claims. The appellate court remanded the case with instructions to deem the third-party claims and the summary judgment motion moot, as they were derivative of the primary claims.

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.

Ohio Court of Appeals Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's decision terminating a mother's parental rights and granting permanent custody to Lucas County Children Services for six of her nine children. The court found no error in the juvenile court's judgment.

Ohio Court of Appeals Denies Custody Hearing Continuance

The Ohio Court of Appeals denied a father's request to continue a permanent custody hearing. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision, affirming the granting of permanent custody to Franklin County Children Services.

Gomez-Gomez v. Hrycak - Default Judgment for Accident Damages

The Delaware Superior Court entered a default judgment against Elizabeth M. Hrycak in favor of Gladys M. Gomez-Gomez for damages resulting from a car accident. The judgment includes $2,000 for medical bills and $5,000 for pain and suffering, plus costs and post-judgment interest.

State v. Ushery - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Calvin Ushery's motion for postconviction relief without prejudice. The court found the motion lacked sufficient factual and legal basis for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and denied the request for appointed counsel.

McGinnis v. Gold Medal Gymnastics: Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion to dismiss filed by Gold Medal Gymnastics Academy LLC in a case involving a minor's injury. The court found that neither of the two waivers presented by the parties were sufficiently clear under Delaware law to absolve the gymnastics academy of liability for potential negligence.