4 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 20 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 Hyde v. University of Michigan Board of Regents.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyde v. University of Michigan Board of Regents Anchor | green | “complete prospective application has generally been limited to decisions which overrule clear and uncontradicted case law.” | 8 |
| 2 | Hyde v. University of Michigan Board of Regents | green | “the general rule is that judicial decisions are to be given complete retroactive effect.” | 7 |
| 3 | Lindsey v. Harper Hospital | green | “however, where injustice might result from full retroactivity, this court has adopted a more flexible approach, giving holdings limited retroactive or prospective effect.” | 3 |
| 4 | Hyde v. University of Michigan Board of Regents | green | “clear and uncontradicted case law.” | 2 |
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.