3 canonical passages across 3 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 In re Constitutionality of Statute Empowering Supreme Court to Promulgate Rules Regulating Pleading, Practice, & Procedure in Judicial Proceedings.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In re Constitutionality of Statute Empowering Supreme Court to Promulgate Rules Regulating Pleading, Practice, & Procedure in Judicial Proceedings Anchor | green | “it is, of course, elementary that we are committed by constitution to the doctrine of separation of powers.” | 3 |
| 2 | North v. Trenton Investment Co. | green | “it is, of course, elementary that we are committed by constitution to the doctrine of separation of powers.” | 3 |
| 3 | Town of Holland v. Village of Cedar Grove | green | “this court has repeatedly held that the judicial power vested by the constitution in the courts cannot be exercised by administrative or executive agencies.” | 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.