3 canonical passages across 3 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 Board of Commissioners of Randolph County v. Wilson.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board of Commissioners of Randolph County v. Wilson Anchor | green | “the sheriff ... is an elected, constitutional officer; he is subject to the charge of the general assembly and is not an employee of the county commission.” | 5 |
| 2 | WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS v. Warren | green | “county has no liability in connection with the violations of the civil rights of any person by a county officer.” | 4 |
| 3 | Hannah v. State | green | “the office of sheriff carries with it ... all of its common-law duties and powers, except as modified by statute.” | 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.