4 canonical passages across 4 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 Kendale L. Adams v. City of Indianapolis.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendale L. Adams v. City of Indianapolis Anchor | green | “a motion for judgment on the pleadings under rule 12(c) of the federal rules of civil procedure is governed by the same standards as a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under rule 12(b)(6).” | 24 |
| 2 | Omar Saunders-El v. Eric Rohde | green | “a motion to dismiss made after the filing of an answer serves the same function as a motion for judgment on the pleadings and may be regarded as one.” | 5 |
| 3 | Federal Deposit Insurance, Corp. v. FBOP Corp. | green | “if it appears that discovery is necessary to fairly resolve a claim on the merits, then the motion for judgment on the pleadings must be denied.” | 4 |
| 4 | Laverty v. Smith & Nephew, Inc. | green | “accordingly, a court may grant a rule 12(c) motion only where it is clear from the pleadings that the plaintiffs will be unable to maintain their cause of action in light of the facts presented.” | 3 |
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