Stallworth v. Woods

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 2828

Syllabus

Mandate jurisdiction sanctions frivolous Civ.R. 11 R.C. 2323.51 subpoena. - Trial court's decision to deny motions for sanctions pursuant to Civ.R. 11 and R.C. 2323.51 was not an abuse of discretion where the record supported the finding that the subpoena that caused the underlying lawsuit was peculiar thus, the action was not frivolous despite judgment being rendered against the plaintiff. Originally assigned judge had jurisdiction to consider the motion for sanctions based on the appellate court's mandate.