Burke v. Ganelli

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 1447

Syllabus

Affidavit; trial court; abuse of discretion; factual findings; appellate review; plain error; real estate taxes; setoff; evidence; judicial process; partition; appraised value; property division; notice of election deadline; R.C. 5307.09; equitable relief; appeal; waiver. Trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying appellant's request to reopen evidence or purchase the property more than three months past the deadline. Appellant failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in presenting his evidence. The trial court properly adhered to the statutory requirements of R.C. 5307.09 and 5307.10, and its decision was within its discretion.