Topic: the holdings of a prior decision can reach only as far as t… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 22 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 United States v. Jennifer Aguillard.

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1 United States v. Jennifer Aguillard Anchor
ca11 · 2000
green “the holdings of a prior decision can reach only as far as the facts and circumstances presented to the court in the case which produced that decision.” 16
2 Chavers v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
ca11 · 2006
green “the holdings of a prior decision can reach only as far as the facts and circumstances frame the precise issue presented in that case.” 6

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