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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 111 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. LaRock.

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1 State v. LaRock Anchor
wva · 1996
green “although we liberally construe briefs in determining issues presented for review, issues which are not raised, and those mentioned only in passing but are not supported with pertinent authority, are not considered on appeal.” 76
2 State v. Lilly
wva · 1995
green “casual mention of an issue in a brief is cursory treatment insufficient to preserve the issue on appeal” 16
3 State v. Lilly
wva · 1995
green “although we liberally construe briefs in determining issues presented for review, issues which are not raised, and those mentioned only in passing but are not supported with pertinent authority, are not considered on appeal.” 11
4 Franklin v. Pence
wva · 1945
green “considered as indicating the main grounds of attack upon the judgment” 8

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