Quality Car & Truck Leasing, Inc. v. Pertuset
2013 Ohio 1964
Ohio Ct. App.2013Background
- Quality Car & Truck Leasing, Inc. sued Carl E. Pertuset and Vera M. Pertuset in Scioto County for default on seven installment sale contracts and to recover pledged collateral.
- Appellants filed a pro se notice of appearance and attached summons and complaint with a stamp indicating refusal and no permission granted.
- Appellee moved for judgment on the pleadings under Civ.R. 12(C); appellants did not respond to this motion and filed a motion to dismiss.
- The trial court granted judgment on the pleadings in favor of appellee.
- Appellants timely appealed; the appellate court reviews judgment on the pleadings de novo and considers whether any set of facts entitles relief.
- The Fourth District affirmed, holding no error in the trial court’s grant of judgment on the pleadings.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the trial court erred in granting judgment on the pleadings | Appellee contends facts allege breach and entitlement to collateral. | Pertusets claim defenses but failed to present facts supporting dismissal or fraud. | No error; judgment on the pleadings affirmed. |
Key Cases Cited
- Fontbank, Inc. v. CompuServe, Inc., 138 Ohio App.3d 801 (10th Dist. 2000) (de novo review for judgment on the pleadings)
- Ogle v. Ohio Power Co., 2008-Ohio-7042 (4th Dist. 2008) (de novo standard; no deference to trial court)
- Corporex Dev. & Constr. Mgmt., Inc. v. Shook, Inc., 106 Ohio St.3d 412 (2005-Ohio-5409) (judgment on pleadings proper when no set of facts entitles relief)
- State ex rel. Midwest Pride IV, Inc. v. Pontious, 75 Ohio St.3d 565 (1996) (standard for evaluating pleadings and relief)
- Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. v. Fischer, 2007-Ohio-1322 (6th Dist. 2007) (Civ.R. 12(C) motion tests only pleadings)