Gehm v. Timberline Post & Frame

{¶ 1} In this case, we determine whether an order denying an insurance company’s motion for leave to intervene is a final, appealable order pursuant to R.C. 2505.02. We hold that the denial of a motion to intervene, when the purpose for which intervention was sought may be litigated in another action, does not affect a substantial right that determines the action and prevents the judgment. As a result, the denial of the motion in this case is not a final, appealable order sufficient to establish jurisdiction for appellate review.

I. Background

{¶ 2} In October 2004, Harry Gehm filed a complaint…