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3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 13 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 Supervisors v. Reed's Landing Corp..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board of Supervisors v. Reed's Landing Corp. Anchor | green | “if there is a reasonable doubt whether legislative power exists, the doubt must be resolved against the local governing body.” | 7 |
| 2 | MARBLE TECHNOLOGIES v. City of Hampton | green | “have only those powers that are expressly granted, those necessarily or fairly implied from expressly granted powers, and those that are essential and indispensable.” | 3 |
| 3 | MARBLE TECHNOLOGIES v. City of Hampton | green | “the dillon rule of strict construction controls our determination of the powers of local governing bodies.” | 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.