2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 7 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 John Henry Nachtigall v. Joseph Class, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Henry Nachtigall v. Joseph Class, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary Anchor | green | “the factual complexity of the issues; the ability of an indigent to investigate the facts; the existence of conflicting testimony; the ability of an indigent to present his claim; and the complexity of the legal issues.” | 4 |
| 2 | Daron James Plummer v. Sheriff Gary Grimes Captain Jim Rush Charles Brunk, Jail Administrator Bob Carmack, Shift Supervisor | green | “a district court is to decide whether the plaintiff and the court will substantially benefit from the appointment of counsel.” | 3 |
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