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Marianna Brown Bettman
Marianna Brown Bettman is a law professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she teaches torts, legal ethics, and a seminar on the Supreme Court of Ohio. She is also a former Ohio state court of appeals judge. Each September since 2003, she has given a presentation at the Ohio Judicial Conference analyzing the year’s most important cases from the Supreme Court of Ohio. She also provides appellate consulting services to attorneys.
Category Archives: Ohio Supreme Court Watch
Oral Argument Preview: The Adequacy of Notice in a Foreclosure Sale. PHH Mortgage v. Prater.
On May 23, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of PHH Mortgage v. Prater, 2011-1526. The first issue in this case is whether, under principles of due process constructive notice by publication to … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: Child Support Contempt “Purge” Hearing, Civil or Criminal? Michael Liming v. Denday Damos
On May 23, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Michael Liming v. Denday Damos, (f.k.a. Liming), 2011-1170/2011-1985. At issue in this case is whether an indigent party is entitled to counsel … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: What is the Effect of a Waiver of a Fine in a Sentence for an Offense with a Mandatory Fine if no Affidavit of Indigency is Filed Prior to Sentencing? State v. Moore.
On May 23, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State v. Robert Moore, 2011-1664. The Court accepted the case on conflict certification. The certified question is “whether a trial court’s failure to … Continue reading
What’s On Their Minds: Can a Law Enforcement Officer Also be a Neutral Magistrate? State v. Jillian Hobbs
On May 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of State v. Jillian Hobbs, nos. 11-1504 and 11-1593. After an investigation in which two witnesses told sheriffs’ detectives they had seen Hobbs … Continue reading
What’s On Their Minds: Use of Evidence Rules in a Civil Service Hearing. Ronald L. Royse v. City of Dayton.
On May 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Ronald L. Royse v. City of Dayton, et al. Royse was fired as a Dayton firefighter for failing a drug test. He challenged … Continue reading
In Sharper Focus: The Contentious Life of Statutes of Repose
Tracy Ruther, v. George Kaiser, D.O., et al, challenges the constitutionality of the medical malpractice statute of repose. Let’s take a closer look at statutes of repose.
Both statutes of repose and statutes of limitations can bar a claim, … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: Use of Evidence Rules in a Civil Service Hearing. Ronald L. Royse v. City of Dayton
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On May 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Ronald L. Royse v. City of Dayton, et al. The … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: Can a Law Enforcement Officer Also be a Neutral Magistrate? State v. Jillian Hobbs
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On May 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State v. Jillian Hobbs, nos. 11-1504 and 11-1593. There … Continue reading
