National Packaging Corp. v. Belmont

In the instant appeal, we must determine whether to apply the venerable doctrine of idem sonans to the facts and circumstances set forth in the record. We choose not to adhere to the doctrine of idem sonans in the matter sub judice, not as an act of judicial insubordination, but for reasons of policy set forth below.

The record reveals that the plaintiff, National Packaging Corporation (“NPC”), sued Michael Bolán, d.b.a. Trade Packaging, in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. On November 25, 1983, NPC obtained a judgment for $3,331.76 plus interest; and, at a later time, it certified…