City of Columbus v. Adams

The sole issue presented by the instant appeal is whether the order that an accused operator’s license be suspended prior to the adjudication of charges of violating R.C. 4511.19 or a municipal ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol pursuant to R.C. 4511.191(E) is a final order subject to immediate appellate review.

*59R.C. 2505.02 provides, to the extent relevant to this appeal, that final orders are those “* * * affecting a substantial right made in a special proceeding * * *.” For the purposes of this appeal, appellant is willing to concede that…