Ohio Supreme Court

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 87,207 decisions of this court, filed through June 26, 2026.

Court level

Highest court of the state

Jurisdiction

Ohio

Which decisions of the Ohio Supreme Court are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. State v. ThompkinsMay 14, 1997 · cited 16,183 timesOverruled on other grounds (verified) · City of Akron v. Hogan, Unpublished Decision (11-8-2006)
2. Blakemore v. BlakemoreJuly 6, 1983 · cited 14,330 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. State v. JenksJuly 31, 1991 · cited 11,342 timesOverruled in part on other grounds (verified) · State v. Owens
4. Dresher v. BurtMarch 6, 1996 · cited 7,689 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. State v. DehassMay 31, 1967 · cited 7,146 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the Ohio Supreme Court?

They are in the library under the Supreme Court of Ohio: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other Ohio courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of Ohio.

• Ohio Court of Appeals

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