3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 16 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 State v. Churchdale Leasing, Inc..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State v. Churchdale Leasing, Inc. Anchor | green | “when a statute is clear on its face, a court need not look beyond the statutory terms to determine the legislative intent.” | 11 |
| 2 | In Re Application of Township of Howell, Monmouth County | green | “enforce the legislative will as expressed by the clear language of the statute, not to presume the legislature intended something other than what is expressed by its plain language.” | 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.