3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 11 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 Osprey Family Trust v. Town of Owls Head.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osprey Family Trust v. Town of Owls Head Anchor | green | “directly for error of law, abuse of discretion or findings not supported by substantial evidence in the record.” | 4 |
| 2 | Bizier v. Town of Turner | green | “although interpretation of an ordinance is a question of law, we accord substantial deference to the planning board's characterizations and fact-findings as to what meets ordinance standards.” | 4 |
| 3 | Lane Construction Corp. v. Town of Washington | neutral | “we look first to the plain meaning .of the terms of the ordinance to give effect to the legislative intent.” | 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.