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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: Oral Argument Preview
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
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
Oral Argument Preview: The Court Tackles Sport and Recreational Activities Rules. Angel L. Horvath et. al. v. David Ish et. al.
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On April 25, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Angel L. Horvath et. al. v. David Ish et. al. … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: Constitutional Challenge to the Medical Malpractice Statute of Repose. When Does an Undiscovered Claim Vest? Tracy Ruther, Individually and Administrator of the Estate of Timothy Ruther v. George Kaiser, D.O., et al.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On April 25, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Tracy Ruther, Individually and Administrator of the Estate of Timothy Ruther v. George … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: The Punitive Damages Cap Meets Joint and Several Liability. Ronald Luri v.Republic Services, Inc. et al.
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On April 25, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Ronald Luri v. Republic Services, Inc., et al., 2011-1120. The … Continue reading
Oral Argument Preview: The Supreme Court Wades Into the Foreclosure Mess–Standing and Real Party in Interest. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Duane Schwartzwald et al.
Read the analysis of the oral argument in this case here.
On April 4, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Duane Schwartzwald et al. … Continue reading
