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Mikesell v. Farm Credit Serv. of MidAmerica

Citations: 82 Ohio St. 3d 1448; 695 N.E.2d 270; 1998 Ohio LEXIS 2142Docket: 98-139

Court: Ohio Supreme Court; June 18, 1998; Ohio; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Appellants in Coshocton App. Nos. 97CA1 and 97CA2 have failed to file a merit brief by the June 1, 1998 deadline, as required by the Supreme Court's Rules of Practice. This lack of compliance indicates a failure to prosecute the appeal diligently. Consequently, the court has dismissed the appeal sua sponte.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute

Application: The court dismissed the appeal due to the appellants' failure to file a merit brief by the specified deadline, demonstrating a lack of diligence in prosecuting the appeal.

Reasoning: Appellants in Coshocton App. Nos. 97CA1 and 97CA2 have failed to file a merit brief by the June 1, 1998 deadline, as required by the Supreme Court's Rules of Practice.

Sua Sponte Dismissal

Application: The court exercised its authority to dismiss the appeal on its own initiative because the appellants did not comply with the procedural requirements.

Reasoning: Consequently, the court has dismissed the appeal sua sponte.