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3 canonical passages across 3 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 Harris v. State.

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1 Harris v. State Anchor
md · 1993
green “the search for legislative intent is most accurately described as an effort to discern some general purpose, aim, or policy of the statute.” 3
2 Mustafa v. State
md · 1991
green “our focus is, therefore, centered upon the statute's policy or purpose.” 3
3 In Re Keith G.
md · 1992
green “the search for legislative intent is most accurately described as an effort to discern some general purpose, aim, or policy of the statute.” 3

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