10/26/2023

Case Caption Case No. Topics and Issues Author Citation
State ex rel. Simpson v. Melnick 2023-0504Mandamus—Prohibition—Writ of prohibition sought to prevent common-pleas-court judge from exercising jurisdiction in contempt proceedings, but complaint failed to state a valid claim in prohibition—Writ of mandamus sought jury trial in contempt proceedings—Generally, there is no right to a jury trial in contempt proceedings unless a long term of imprisonment is involved—Relator has adequate remedy in ordinary course of law by appealing an adverse judgment in contempt proceedings—Motion to dismiss under Civ.R. 12(B)(6) was correctly granted—Court of appeals’ judgment affirmed.Per CuriamSlip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-3864
In re Bridgeforth CLE-2002-38388On recommendation of the Commission on Continuing Legal Education  
Disciplinary Counsel v. Crossin 2023-1178On certified order of United States Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals, No. D2023-0033.  
10/26/2023 Case Announcements  Merit decisions with opinions—Disciplinary cases.  
In re Cases Held for State v. Hacker and State v. Simmons 2021-0591Disposition of cases held for State v. Hacker and State v. Simmons. Slip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-3863