Coder v. the Ohio Bank

Walters, Presiding Judge.

Although this case was originally placed on our accelerated calendar, we elect, pursuant to Loc.R. 12(5), to issue a full opinion in lieu of a judgment entry. Appellant, The Ohio Bank, appeals a decision by the Common Pleas Court of Allen County dismissing the action pursuant to Civ.R. 12(B)(1) for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the trial court.

This case arises out of an automobile accident occurring on February 28, 1999, where appellee, Melinda K. Coder, was injured. Ohio Bank concedes that the accident transpired during…