3 canonical passages across 2 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 the Matter of H.L.S. Energy Co., Inc., Debtor. State of Texas v. John Patrick Lowe, Trustee.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Matter of H.L.S. Energy Co., Inc., Debtor. State of Texas v. John Patrick Lowe, Trustee Anchor | green | “must have been of benefit to the estate and its creditors.” | 3 |
| 2 | In Re American Coastal Energy Inc. | green | “the benefit requirement is not an additional element to a 503(b)(1)(a) claim, but rather a means for testing whether an expense is truly 'necessary.” | 3 |
| 3 | In Re American Coastal Energy Inc. | green | “under 507(a), administrative expenses are given priority over all other unsecured claims, other than domestic support obligations and certain trustee expenses not relevant in this case.” | 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.