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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 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 State v. Johnson.

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1 State v. Johnson Anchor
nc · 1979
green “as used in statutes, the word 'shall' is generally imperative or mandatory.” 3
2 Clements v. Southern Railway Co.
· 1920
green “he allowance of a motion to dismiss is final, and of course appealable.” 3

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