5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 18 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 Baird v. Fidelity-Phenix Fire Ins. Co..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baird v. Fidelity-Phenix Fire Ins. Co. Anchor | green | “express declaration; or by acts and declarations manifesting an intent and purpose not to claim the supposed advantage; or by a course of acts and conduct, or by so neglecting and failing to act, as to induce a belief that it was the party's intention and purpose to waive.” | 4 |
| 2 | Koontz v. Fleming | green | “absolute action or inaction inconsistent with the claim or right” | 4 |
| 3 | Koontz v. Fleming | green | “an inferior beneficiary may not sue until the person with the prior and superior right waives his right of action.” | 4 |
| 4 | Koontz v. Fleming | green | “there must be absolute action or inaction inconsistent with the claim or right in order to constitute waiver by conduct.” | 3 |
| 5 | Busby v. Massey | green | “adult beneficiary may waive his or her right to maintain the action by permitting the administrator's suit to stand without objection,” | 3 |
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.