Topic: every word must be given effect if at all possible, · Go Syfert
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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 Musser v. Bank of America.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Musser v. Bank of America Anchor
nev · 1998
green “every word must be given effect if at all possible,” 3
2 Jensen v. Pradere
nev · 1916
green “authorized. . . by a statute, rule or contract.” 3

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