Pasquine v. Liberty Township Board of Trustees

Although I agree with the majority that the declaratory judgment complaint should not have been dismissed, I cannot concur in its analysis of appellant’s appeal under R.C. Chapter 2506. In my opinion, the common pleas court did not err in dismissing the appeal because the actions of the board do not constitute the type of “decision” which can be appealed under the statute. Accordingly, I respectfully dissent in part.

In interpreting R.C. 2506.01, the Ohio Supreme Court has held that the decisions of administrative officers and agencies are appealable only to the common pleas court when they…