4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 79 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 Betty K Agencies, Ltd. v. M/V Monada.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betty K Agencies, Ltd. v. M/V Monada Anchor | green | “a clear record of delay or willful conduct and that lesser sanctions are inadequate to correct such conduct.” | 29 |
| 2 | Yan Zocaras v. Castro | green | “in addition to its power under rule 41(b), a court also has the inherent ability to dismiss a claim in light of its authority to enforce its orders and provide for the efficient disposition of litigation.” | 26 |
| 3 | Smith v. Bruster | green | “may sua sponte dismiss an action pursuant to federal rule of civil procedure 41(b) if the plaintiff fails to comply with court rules or a court order.” | 19 |
| 4 | Smith v. Bruster | green | “the district court may sua sponte dismiss an action pursuant to federal rule of civil procedure 41(b) if the plaintiff fails to comply with court rules or a court order.” | 5 |
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.