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5 canonical passages across 5 cases, quoted by 65 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 Fannin v. CSX Transp., Inc..

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1 Fannin v. CSX Transp., Inc. Anchor
ca4 · 1989
green “a narrow question of pure law whose resolution will be completely dispositive of the litigation, either as a legal or practical matter, whichever way it goes.” 32
2 Butler v. DirectSAT USA, LLC
mdd · 2015
green “all of the statutory criteria are satisfied . . . 'the district court may not and should not certify its order . . . for an immediate appeal under section 1292(b).” 12
3 Pisgah Contractors, Inc. v. Rosen
ca4 · 1997
green “involve a controlling question of law as to which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and... an immediate appeal from the order may materially advance the ultimate termination of the litigation.” 8
4 Manion v. Spectrum Healthcare Resources
nced · 2013
green “even if the requirements of section 1292(b) are satisfied, the district court has 'unfettered discretion' to decline to certify an interlocutory appeal if exceptional circumstances are absent.” 8
5 Myles v. Laffitte
ca4 · 1989
green “sparingly and . . . 1292(b)'s requirements must be strictly construed.” 5

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