5 canonical passages across 3 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 Brayton v. Pawlenty.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brayton v. Pawlenty Anchor | green | “the object of all interpretation and construction of laws is to ascertain and effectuate the intention of the legislature.” | 8 |
| 2 | Brayton v. Pawlenty | green | “ascertain and effectuate the intention of the legislature.” | 4 |
| 3 | American Tower, L.P. v. City of Grant | green | “statutory construction is neither necessary nor permitted and we apply the statute's plain meaning.” | 4 |
| 4 | American Tower, L.P. v. City of Grant | green | “statutory construction is neither necessary nor permitted.” | 3 |
| 5 | Gleason v. Geary | green | “statutory construction is neither necessary nor permitted” | 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.