Bruce Martin Broyles

Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.

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Ohio

Since 1989

6th Circuit

Since 1996

Ohio State University - Columbus

J.D.

1986 - 1989

Ohio State Bar  # 0042562

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Q. How to proceed with land contract default and damages recovery in Ohio?

April 28, 2025

A: Your options to evict or foreclose are determined based upon the time the land install contract has existed and the amount paid towards the purchase price. If the land installment contract has existed for five (5) years or the Buyer has paid more than 20% of the purchase price, then you must foreclose. If less than five years or less than 20% of the purchase price, then you can evict resulting in forfeiture.

The above remedies are the only remedies available, unless the Buyer has paid less than the fair market rental value or there are excessive damages beyond normal wear and tear.

Q. Should I hire a lawyer for a civil court case against contractors who didn't complete the job as contracted?

April 28, 2025

A: Yes, you should hire an attorney. There are a number of issues that you must consider. For example, did they fail to complete or did you prevent their performance. Did the contract render time is of the essence. Was the delay in completion reasonable under the circumstances. Was the work necessary to complete within the scope of work, were there additions or changes. Were there any "repairs"? Were the repairs necessary, was the work done in an unworkmanlike manner? Is an expert witness necessary, or is the need for repairs within the kin of a layman?

You should seriously consider hiring an attorney.

Q. Nursing home camera liability waiver implications in Ohio?

April 24, 2025

A: The form release and indemnification essentially requires you to release the nursing home from any and all claims that may be brought against the nursing home resulting from the installation of the camera. Your mother may have an expectation of privacy within the nursing home room. If your mother has a roommate, then the roommate may have an expectation of privacy. Signing the form states that you are releasing the nursing home from any liability and if someone brings a claim as a result of the camera, then you will provide a defense to the nursing home and pay any damages that may be awarded against the nursing home.

The required wifi may also have privacy implications and therefore you should use a wifi that is passsword protected with a two-step verification process. This will ensure that only you are able to access the wifi.

If your mother is competent and not suffering from anything that would impair her thinking abilities, then you can have your mother sign a document stating that she knowingly and voluntarily allowed you to install the camera.

If your mother has a guardian appointed by the Court, then you should have the guardian move the Court to allow funds to be spent for the installation of the camera and allowing the guardian to execute the release and indemnification agreement.

The nursing home is more than likely simply being overly cautious to prevent any future unexpected liability from arising. ... Read More