3 canonical passages across 2 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 Smith v. Commonwealth.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith v. Commonwealth Anchor | green | “when the law says that it is for triers of the facts to judge the credibility of a witness, the issue is not a matter of degree.” | 9 |
| 2 | Swanson v. Commonwealth | green | “if the trier of the facts sees fit to base the verdict upon that testimony there can be no relief in the appellate court.” | 8 |
| 3 | Swanson v. Commonwealth | green | “witness deposes as to facts, which, if true, are sufficient to maintain their verdict, then the fact that the witness' credit is impeached by contradictory statements affects only the witness' credibility; contradictory statements by a witness go not to competency but to the wei…” | 4 |
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