2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 8 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 Von Kerssenbrock-Praschma v. Saunders.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Von Kerssenbrock-Praschma v. Saunders Anchor | green | “here are circumstances in which a federal appellate court is justified in resolving an issue not passed on below, as where the proper resolution is beyond any doubt or where injustice might otherwise result.” | 4 |
| 2 | Phelps-Roper v. Nixon | green | “t is always in the public interest to protect constitutional rights.” | 4 |
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.