Adams v. Romine

{¶36} The majority opinion thoroughly and succinctly sets forth the test to be applied in determining whether Appellant's claim for personal injury is or is not a compulsory counterclaim. And, the majority cites ample authority from four other Appellate Districts within Ohio, which have reached the same conclusion it does.1 While it would seem a simple matter to merely concur based upon the sheer volume of this case law precedent, I am not yet fully persuaded of the ultimate result in this case. Accordingly, I offer my analysis.

{¶37} I begin by readily conceding certain points. First,…