5 canonical passages across 5 cases, quoted by 28 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 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Sturges.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Sturges Anchor | green | “conduct that is merely 'sharp' or unfair is not actionable and cannot be the basis for an action for tortious interference with prospective relations.” | 10 |
| 2 | Harris County v. Smith | green | “probably prevented the petitioner from properly presenting the case to the appellate courts.” | 6 |
| 3 | Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. v. Schuster | green | “intermediate appellate court must follow the precedents of the texas supreme court unless and until the high court overrules them.” | 5 |
| 4 | Ash v. Hack Branch Distributing Co., Inc. | green | “conduct that is merely 'sharp' or unfair is not actionable and cannot be the basis for an action for tortious interference with prospective relations.” | 4 |
| 5 | West Texas Utilities Co. v. Wills | green | “on their face, without innuendo or explanation.” | 3 |
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.