State ex rel. Weiss v. Industrial Commission

We overruled a motion to dismiss Weiss’ complaint by entry dated May 27, 1992, 63 Ohio St.3d 1473, 591 N.E.2d 243. Perry and the commission, however, did not file their answer within fourteen days after receiving notice of the entry, as required by Civ.R. 12(A)(2)(a), and, on July 2, 1992, Weiss moved for default judgment pursuant to Civ.R. 55. On July 24, 1992, Perry and the commission requested leave to answer.

For the reasons that follow, we overrule the motion for leave to answer and the motion for default judgment. Moreover, because this disposition eliminates all justification for a writ…