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Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006

2005-0894 and 2005-0984. State v. Hull , 2006-Ohio-4252.
Mahoning App. No. 04 MA 2, 2005-Ohio-1659. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4252.pdf
Summary: Statutory ‘Speedy Trial’ Deadlines Do Not Apply When Appealed Case Remanded for Retrial

2005-1047. State v. Upshaw, 2006-Ohio-4253.
Clark App. No. 05-CA-35. Judgment reversed and cause remanded to the court of appeals.
Moyer, C.J., Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Resnick and O'Donnell, JJ., concur in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4253.pdf
Summary: Court Order Finding Defendant Incompetent and Committing Him for Treatment is Final, Appealable

2005-1351 and 2005-1361. Hortman v. Miamisburg , 2006-Ohio-4251.
Montgomery App. No. 20664, 161 Ohio App.3d 559, 2005-Ohio-2862. Judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4251.pdf
Summary: Equitable and Promissory Estoppel Claims Barred When City Performing Government Function

2006-0033. State ex rel. MetroHealth Med. Ctr. v. Sutula, 2006-Ohio-4249.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87184, 2005-Ohio-6243. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents and would grant the writ of mandamus.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4249.pdf

2006-0430. Disciplinary Counsel v. Houser, 2006-Ohio-4246.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 04-055. Melissa Anne Houser, Attorney Registration No. 0055517, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4246.pdf
Summary: Central Ohio Attorneys Disbarred, Suspended Mansfield Judge Receives Stayed Suspension

2006-0441. Disciplinary Counsel v. Ault, 2006-Ohio-4247.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 04-068. Jerry Edwin Ault, Attorney Registration No. 0008445, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, stayed on conditions.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4247.pdf
Summary: Central Ohio Attorneys Disbarred, Suspended Mansfield Judge Receives Stayed Suspension

2006-0715. State ex rel. Elko v. Suster, 2006-Ohio-4248.
Cuyahoga App. No. 87140, 2006-Ohio-1082. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4248.pdf

2006-0774. Disciplinary Counsel v. Hiltbrand, 2006-Ohio-4250.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 03-090. Eileen Brubeck Hiltbrand, Attorney Registration No. 0069807, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4250.pdf
Summary: Central Ohio Attorneys Disbarred, Suspended Mansfield Judge Receives Stayed Suspension

2006-0945. State ex rel. Plain Dealer Publishing Co. v. Floyd, 2006-Ohio-4437.
In Prohibition and Mandamus. Writ of prohibition granted. Writ of mandamus granted in part.
Moyer, C.J., Resnick, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., concurs in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/newpdf/0/2006/2006-Ohio-4437.pdf
Summary: Juvenile Court Must Hold Hearing Before Closing Proceedings, Make Docket Entries Accessible

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