On April 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Wilson v. Lawrence, 2017-Ohio-1410. In a 6-1 opinion authored by Chief Justice O’Connor, the Court held that a claim against an estate must be timely presented in writing to the executor or the administrator. Justice O’Neill dissented. The case

Update: On April 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case.  Read the analysis here.

“So our issue really is, is substantial compliance or strict compliance necessary here?” Chief Justice O’Connor

On January 11, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of James

Update: On April 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case.  Read the analysis here.

Read an analysis of the oral argument here.

On January 11, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of James A. Wilson v. William Lawrence, Executor, et