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 Wharff v. Iowa Methodist Hospital.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wharff v. Iowa Methodist Hospital Anchor | green | “the general policy in this jurisdiction has been to allow trial on the merits.” | 4 |
| 2 | Hobbs v. Martin Marietta Company | green | “ourts prefer a trial on the merits.” | 2 |
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.