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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.

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1 Lee v. Spoden Anchor
va · 2015
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
va · 2015
green “all probative direct evidence generally has a prejudicial effect to the opposing party.” 8
3 Ortiz v. Com.
va · 2008
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
va · 2016
green “the responsibility for balancing the competing considerations of probative value and prejudice rests in the sound discretion of the trial court.” 4

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