Opinion ID: 4535203
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Motion for oral argument

Text: {¶ 21} Ullmann has also filed a motion for oral argument, which Klein opposes. We have discretion to grant oral argument, and in exercising that discretion we consider whether the case involves a matter of great public importance, complex issues of law or fact, a substantial constitutional issue, or a conflict among Ohio’s courts of appeals. State ex rel. Davis v. Pub. Emps. Retirement Bd., 111 Ohio St.3d 118, 2006-Ohio-5339, 855 N.E.2d 444, ¶ 15 (decided under prior version of the Rules of Practice). {¶ 22} Ullmann argues that oral argument is necessary in this case because “[t]he issues set forth in [her] merit brief regarding Home Rule and other statutory and constitutional issues justify” oral argument. But oral argument is not warranted in this case for several reasons. Because Ullmann’s only remaining claim is her public-records mandamus claim against Klein, there are no constitutional or homerule issues for us to consider. To the contrary, Ullmann’s public-records claim is uncomplicated, the relevant facts are undisputed, and we decide this case based on existing precedents without breaking new legal ground. Moreover, Ullmann has not identified a conflict among Ohio’s courts of appeals relating to her publicrecords claim. We deny Ullman’s request for oral argument.