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7 canonical passages across 7 cases, quoted by 36 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 Robert Lee Norris v. Henry Risley, Warden.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Robert Lee Norris v. Henry Risley, Warden Anchor
ca9 · 1989
green “to the extent it is necessary to review findings of fact, the clearly erroneous standard applies.” 15
2 Sawyer v. Smith
scotus · 1990
green “serves to ensure that gradual developments in the law over which reasonable jurists may disagree are not later used to upset the finality of state convictions valid when entered.” 6
3 Gary L. Quigg v. Roger W. Crist, Warden of the Montana State Prison
ca9 · 1980
green “probably produce an acquittal.” 3
4 Kenneth Granviel v. James A. Lynaugh, Director Texas Department of Corrections
ca5 · 1989
green “who will reach only biased or favorable conclusions.” 3
5 Robert Alton Harris v. R. Pulley, Warden of the California State Prison at San Quentin, California
ca9 · 1989
green “new or different ground for relief.” 3
6 Mason v. State
fla · 1986
green “competent assistance of experts” 3
7 State v. Sireci
fla · 1988
green “a new sentencing hearing is mandated in cases which entail psychiatric examinations so grossly insufficient that they ignore clear indications of either mental retardation or organic brain damage.” 3

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