City of Cleveland v. Carney

The sole question for determination by this court is whether the Cleveland auditorium and exhibition hall is “public property used exclusively for a public purpose” under the provisions of Section 5709.08, Revised Code.

The record reveals a variety of “uses” of the structure in question by various organizations, groups and individuals. It is used, on a rental or concession basis, for trade shows, conventions, public shows and sports events, religious gatherings, graduations, veterans’ meetings, civil service examinations, luncheons and dinners, dances and concerts and, part of the time, a…