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- Except as otherwise provided by this section or section 2305.03 of the Revised Code, the court of common pleas has original jurisdiction in all civil cases in which the sum or matter in dispute exceeds the exclusive original jurisdiction of county courts and appellate jurisdiction from the decisions of boards of county commissioners.
codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.01
Feb 12, 2015 · Municipal and county courts have limited jurisdiction and can only hear civil cases that fall within that court's territorial area, and only if the claim does not exceed $15,000. (Note: Jurisdiction refers to the power and authority of a court to hear a case.
They have the authority to conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases, and both have jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors. These courts also have limited jurisdiction for civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $15,000 and small claims cases up to $6,000.
The Court of Claims has original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil actions filed against the state of Ohio and its agencies. The court also hears appeals from decisions made by the attorney general on claims allowed under the Victims of Crime Act.
Sep 10, 2012 · The court of common pleas shall not have jurisdiction, in any tort action to which the amounts apply, to award punitive or exemplary damages that exceed the amounts set forth in section 2315.21 of the Revised Code.
Municipal courts have jurisdiction in civil cases not exceeding $10,000, while county courts have jurisdiction in cases not exceeding $500. Both courts are authorized to hear certain special types of lawsuits, such as disputes between landlords and tenants.
Municipal and county courts have limited jurisdiction and can only hear civil cases that fall within that court's territorial area, and only if the claim does not exceed $15,000. (Note: "Jurisdiction" may refer either to the geographical area or to the type of case over which a court has authority.)
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Supreme Court Jurisdiction. The Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Ohio. Most of its cases are appeals from the 12 district courts of appeals. The Court may grant leave to appeal felony cases from the courts of appeals and may direct a court of appeals to certify its record in any civil or misdemeanor case that the Court finds to be ...