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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 35 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 Lee v. Spoden.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee v. Spoden Anchor | green | “unfair prejudice' refers to the tendency of some proof to inflame the passions of the trier of fact, or to invite decision based upon a factor unrelated to the elements of the claims and defenses in the pending case.” | 17 |
| 2 | Lee v. Spoden | green | “all probative direct evidence generally has a prejudicial effect to the opposing party.” | 8 |
| 3 | Ortiz v. Com. | green | “the responsibility for balancing the competing considerations of probative value and prejudice rests in the sound discretion of the trial court.” | 6 |
| 4 | Commonwealth v. Proffitt | green | “the responsibility for balancing the competing considerations of probative value and prejudice rests in the sound discretion of the trial court.” | 4 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment: for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.