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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 31 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 Don Karns v. Kathleen Shanahan.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Karns v. Kathleen Shanahan Anchor | green | “(1) the issue sought to be precluded is the same as that involved in the prior action; (2) that issue was actually litigated; (3) it was determined by a final and valid judgment; and (4) the determination was essential to the prior judgment.” | 10 |
| 2 | DirecTV, Inc. v. Tolson | green | “the 'classic tax' is imposed by the legislature upon a large segment of society, and is spent to benefit the community at large.” | 7 |
| 3 | DirecTV, Inc. v. Tolson | green | “when this inquiry places the charge somewhere between the 'classic tax' and the 'classic fee,' it is the purpose behind the statute that imposes the charge, as reflected in the ultimate use of its proceeds, that is the most important factor.” | 7 |
| 4 | Tice v. Wilson | green | “the scope of the court's review is far more limited and is conducted under the far more deferential standard of 'plain error'.” | 7 |
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.