2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 19 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 Abel v. United States.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abel v. United States Anchor | green | “there can be nothing unlawful in the government's appropriation of such abandoned property.” | 12 |
| 2 | Benjamin v. Lindner Aviation, Inc. | green | “abandonment is shown by proof that the owner intends to abandon the property and has voluntarily relinquished all right, title and interest in the property.” | 7 |
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.