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 Kerndt v. Rolling Hills National Bank.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerndt v. Rolling Hills National Bank Anchor | green | “defamation involves the publication of written or oral statements which tend to injure a person's reputation and good name.” | 5 |
| 2 | Schlegel v. Ottumwa Courier | green | “in case of statements that are not libelous per se but libelous per quod, this means a plaintiff must first prove actual damage to reputation before the plaintiff can recover for mental anguish or hurt feelings.” | 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.