A motion for a new trial is not necessary as a prerequisite to obtain appellate review of the sufficiency or weight of the evidence submitted to the trial court where such evidence to be considered appears as a part of the record filed in the appellate court.This section applies to any action or proceeding pending in the courts on October 27, 1949.
Appellate review without motion for new trial
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2321.01, under Chapter 2321 | New Trial.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2321.01