4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 17 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 Jimmy P. Davis, as of the Estate of Dallas D. Hardy, Jr., Deceased v. Piper Aircraft Corporation.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy P. Davis, as of the Estate of Dallas D. Hardy, Jr., Deceased v. Piper Aircraft Corporation Anchor | green | “if the proposed amended complaint fails to state a claim under the applicable rules and accompanying standards,” | 8 |
| 2 | Tawwaab v. Virginia Linen Service, Inc. | green | “at least some of the evidence needed for a plaintiff to prove his or her claim did not come to light until after the amendment deadline,” | 3 |
| 3 | Potomac Electric Power Co. v. Electric Motor Supply, Inc. | green | “a court's scheduling order 'is not a frivolous piece of paper, idly entered, which can be cavalierly disregarded by counsel without peril.” | 3 |
| 4 | Potomac Electric Power Co. v. Electric Motor Supply, Inc. | green | “frivolous piece of paper, idly entered, which can be cavalierly disregarded by counsel without peril.” | 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.