3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 32 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 Harris v. Pembaur.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris v. Pembaur Anchor | green | “subject matter jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to deal with the kind of action in question.” | 13 |
| 2 | In re H.L.A.D. | green | “subject matter jurisdiction cannot be conferred by consent or waiver, and the issue of subject matter jurisdiction may be raised for the first time on appeal.” | 11 |
| 3 | In Re HLAD | green | “subject matter jurisdiction cannot be conferred by consent or waiver, and the issue of subject matter jurisdiction may be raised for the first time on appeal.” | 8 |
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.