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6 canonical passages across 6 cases, quoted by 28 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from State v. Hanna.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 State v. Hanna Anchor
fladistctapp · 2005
green “the interpretation of a statute or an ordinance is a purely legal matter and is subject to de novo review.” 7
2 CARIBBEAN CONSERV. CORP., INC. v. Fla. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm'n
fla · 2003
green “the interpretation of a statute or an ordinance is a purely legal matter and is subject to de novo review.” 6
3 City of Coral Gables v. Wood
fladistctapp · 1974
green “a zoning ordinance will be upheld unless it is clearly shown that it has no foundation in reason and is a mere arbitrary exercise of power without reference to public health, morals, safety or welfare.” 4
4 State v. JP
fla · 2004
green “to withstand strict scrutiny, a law must be necessary to promote a compelling governmental interest and must be narrowly tailored to advance that interest.” 4
5 Campbell v. Monroe County
fladistctapp · 1983
green “we agree that a florida county may enforce zoning requirements which primarily regulate aesthetic appearances.” 4
6 United Advertising Corp. v. Borough of Metuchen
nj · 1964
green “there are areas in which aesthetics and economics coalesce, areas in which a discordant sight is as hard an economic fact as an annoying odor or sound.” 3

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