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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 12 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 Day v. McDonough.

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1 Day v. McDonough Anchor
scotus · 2006
green “of course, before acting on its own initiative, a court must accord the parties fair notice and an opportunity to present their positions.” 9
2 Bartus v. Wisconsin Department of Health & Social Services
wis · 1993
green “we therefore urge the courts to exercise caution when determining an issue sua sponte without the assistance of supplemental briefs and to ask for briefs unless the matter is quite clear.” 3

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