Ohio v. Holt

Defendant contends that the order of the Court of Appeals granting the motion to strike the bill of exceptions *149is a final appealable order because, to use the applicable words of Section 2505.02, Revised Code, it is “an order affecting a substantial right in an action which in effect determines the action and prevents a judgment.” In so contending, he takes the position that, without a bill of exceptions, there is nothing in the record that can support an appeal and hence the order granting the motion to strike the bill of exceptions affects his substantial right of appeal and prevents a…