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.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State v. Johnson Anchor | green | “as used in statutes, the word 'shall' is generally imperative or mandatory.” | 3 |
| 2 | Clements v. Southern Railway Co. | green | “he allowance of a motion to dismiss is final, and of course appealable.” | 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.