Denovchek v. Board of Trumbull County Commissioners

The first issue to be decided is whether appellant has a right to appeal the lower court’s dismissal of the contempt charge. Since we find that he does not have a right to appeal, we do not reach the other issues raised by the parties.

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R.C. 2705.09 gives a right of appeal to a person found to be in contempt of court. It provides:

“The judgment and orders of a court or officer made in cases of contempt may be reviewed on appeal. Appeal proceedings shall not suspend execution of the order or judgment until the person in contempt files a bond * * (Emphasis added.)

The assumption underlying the…