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 Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc. v. Clm Equipment Company, Inc..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc. v. Clm Equipment Company, Inc. Anchor | green | “a case meets the actual controversy requirement only if it presents a controversy that qualifies as an actual controversy under article iii of the constitution.” | 4 |
| 2 | Trustgard Insurance Company v. Sharon Collins | green | “act gives federal courts discretion to decide whether to declare the rights of litigants.” | 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.