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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 9 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 Terra Nova Insurance Company, Ltd. v. 900 Bar, Inc..

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1 Terra Nova Insurance Company, Ltd. v. 900 Bar, Inc. Anchor
ca3 · 1989
green “seek to prevent the use of the declaratory action as a method of procedural fencing, or as a means to provide another forum in a race for res judicata.” 6
2 Bituminous Coal Operators' Ass'n v. International Union, United Mine Workers of America
ca3 · 1978
green “what is granted is an opportunity to exercise a reasoned discretion.” 3

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