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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 10 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 M.M..

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 In re M.M. Anchor
kan · 2021
green “refrains from reading something into the statute that is not readily found in its words.” 4
2 Stewart Title of the Midwest, Inc. v. Reece & Nichols Realtors, Inc.
kan · 2012
green “is that the intent of the legislature governs if that intent can be ascertained.” 3
3 State v. Bee
kan · 2009
green “so as to make them consistent, harmonious, and sensible.” 3

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