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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.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Simmons v. G. Arnett Anchor | 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 | green | “a fact is 'material' only if it might affect the outcome of the case.” | 4 |
| 3 | Michael McNeil v. Sherwood School District 88j | 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. | green | “court . . . may not judge credibility, weigh the evidence, or resolve factual disputes.” | 4 |
| 5 | MacKenzie Brown v. State of Arizona | 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 |
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.