Topic: we cannot treat a mere error of state law, if one occurred,… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 15 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 Gryger v. Burke.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Gryger v. Burke Anchor
scotus · 1948
green “we cannot treat a mere error of state law, if one occurred, as a denial of due process; otherwise, every erroneous decision by a state court on state law would come here as a federal constitutional question.” 12
2 Gregory Simmons v. Timothy Gillespie
ca7 · 2013
green “the constitution does not require states to ensure that their laws are implemented correctly.” 3

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