Legal Opinion
LaSalle Institutional Realty Advisors, L.L.C. v. Nantucket on Montgomery Road, Ltd.
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided January 19, 2012No. 11-AP-132PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtO’Connor, C.J.
{¶ 1} Brian D. Spitz, counsel for plaintiffs, has filed an affidavit with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Richard S. Sheward from acting on any further proceedings in case No. 11-CV-002074, now pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County.
{¶ 2} Attorney Spitz alleges that Judge Sheward has engaged in an improper ex parte communication with opposing counsel. Spitz states that as a result, his clients no longer trust Judge Sheward to impartially adjudicate their case. Spitz does not question the veracity or character of Judge Sheward, but he…
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