7 canonical passages across 6 cases, quoted by 140 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 In Re JL.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Re JL Anchor | green | “the measure or degree of proof that will produce in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or conviction as to the truth of the allegations sought to be established.” | 41 |
| 2 | M.C. v. Texas Department of Family & Protective Services | green | “undisputed evidence of just one factor may be sufficient to support a finding that termination is in the best interest of a child.” | 25 |
| 3 | In Re JL | green | “clear and convincing evidence' means the measure or degree of proof that will produce in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or conviction as to the truth of the allegations sought to be established.” | 22 |
| 4 | Holley v. Adams | green | “this listing is by no means exhaustive” | 18 |
| 5 | In Re AB | green | “voluntary, deliberate, and conscious course of conduct by the parent is required.” | 13 |
| 6 | in the Interest of S.R., S.R. and B.R.S., Children | green | “it exposes the child to the possibility that the parent may be impaired or imprisoned” | 12 |
| 7 | In the Interest of A.L.H. | green | “a finding of endangerment under subsection e, however, may be based on conduct both before and after removal.” | 9 |
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.