State v. Hadinger

Strausbaugh, Judge.

This is an appeal by plaintiff, state of Ohio, from a judgment of the Franklin County Municipal Court dismissing the charge of domestic violence against defendant on the basis that under Ohio law two women cannot be married and therefore could not be living in a spousal relationship. The record indicates that on August 6, 1990, defendant, Carol Hadinger, was charged with domestic violence in violation of R.C. 2919.25. The complaint provides in pertinent part:

“Complainant being duly sworn states that Carol Hadinger at Franklin County Ohio, on or about the 6th day of August…