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3 canonical passages across 2 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 Jackson v. State.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Jackson v. State Anchor
nev · 2001
green “an abuse of discretion occurs if the district court's decision is arbitrary or capricious or if it exceeds the bounds of law or reason.” 19
2 McLellan v. State
nev · 2008
green “a district court's decision to admit or exclude evidence is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.” 6
3 Jackson v. State
nev · 2001
green “decision is arbitrary or capricious or if it exceeds the bounds of law or reason.” 6

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