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5 canonical passages across 5 cases, quoted by 21 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 Kevin Simmons v. G. Arnett.

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1 Kevin Simmons v. G. Arnett Anchor
ca9 · 2022
green “a material fact is one that is needed to prove (or defend against) a claim, as determined by the applicable substantive law.” 5
2 96 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 6085, 96 Daily Journal D.A.R. 9956
ca9 · 1996
green “a fact is 'material' only if it might affect the outcome of the case.” 4
3 Michael McNeil v. Sherwood School District 88j
ca9 · 2019
green “when determining whether a genuine issue of material fact exists, a court 'must draw all justifiable inferences in favor of the nonmoving party.” 4
4 Casey Clarkson v. Alaska Airlines, Inc.
ca9 · 2023
green “court . . . may not judge credibility, weigh the evidence, or resolve factual disputes.” 4
5 MacKenzie Brown v. State of Arizona
ca9 · 2023
green “an issue of material fact is genuine if there is sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to return a verdict for the non-moving party.” 4

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