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. Smith.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State v. Smith Anchor | green | “statutory interpretation is a question of law, which we review de novo.” | 3 |
| 2 | State v. Parrish | neutral | “our primary goal when interpreting a statute is to give effect to the legislature's intent, which is determined by looking at the plain language used in the statute, as well as the purpose of the underlying statute.” | 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.