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State ex rel. Walters v. Indus. Comm.

Citations: 97 Ohio St. 3d 1463; 779 N.E.2d 231Docket: 2002-1381

Court: Ohio Supreme Court; November 20, 2002; Ohio; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court is addressing an appeal from the Court of Appeals for Franklin County, specifically regarding case No. 01AP-1043. An order was issued on November 7, 2002, which granted the dismissal of appeals by CBS Personnel Services and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. However, the cross-appeal by Michael Walters remains active. The court has decided that Michael Walters will now proceed as the appellant, while CBS Personnel Services and the Industrial Commission of Ohio will be designated as the appellees. Additionally, Walters is required to file a merit brief within forty days from the date of this order, and all parties must adhere to the guidelines set forth in S.Ct. Prac.R. VI.

Legal Issues Addressed

Designation of Parties in Appeals

Application: The court re-designated Michael Walters as the appellant and CBS Personnel Services along with the Industrial Commission of Ohio as the appellees in the ongoing legal proceedings.

Reasoning: The court has decided that Michael Walters will now proceed as the appellant, while CBS Personnel Services and the Industrial Commission of Ohio will be designated as the appellees.

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The court granted the dismissal of appeals filed by CBS Personnel Services and the Industrial Commission of Ohio, effectively narrowing the scope of the appeal to the cross-appeal by Michael Walters.

Reasoning: An order was issued on November 7, 2002, which granted the dismissal of appeals by CBS Personnel Services and the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

Filing Requirements for Merit Briefs

Application: The court mandated that Michael Walters must file a merit brief within a specified timeframe, ensuring compliance with procedural rules.

Reasoning: Walters is required to file a merit brief within forty days from the date of this order, and all parties must adhere to the guidelines set forth in S.Ct. Prac.R. VI.