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6 canonical passages across 6 cases, quoted by 64 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 James v. Richardson.

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1 James v. Richardson Anchor
ca5 · 2009
green “section 1915(e)(2)(b) requires dismissal of frivolous ifp actions even if those actions are brought by non-prisoner plaintiffs.” 17
2 Newsome v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
ca5 · 2002
green “section 1915(e)(2)(b) requires dismissal of frivolous ifp actions even if those actions are brought by non-prisoner plaintiffs.” 11
3 Darrell Prows and Arthur John Woods, Jr. v. Warden D.C. Kastner
ca5 · 1988
green “by a person who submits an affidavit that includes a statement of all assets such person possesses that the person is unable to pay such fees or give security therefor.” 11
4 Fred Douglas Mills v. Criminal District Court 3, Hon. Gary Stephens, and Lee Ann Breading, District Attorney
ca5 · 1988
green “although we treat pro se pleadings more liberally, some facts must be alleged that convince us that the plaintiff has a colorable claim; conclusory allegations will not suffice.” 9
5 Vincente Gatica Startti v. United States
ca5 · 1969
green “must sua sponte dismiss the case at any time if it determines that the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune.” 8
6 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v. Conner
ca5 · 1994
green “evinces a strong bias in favor of granting . . . leave to amend a pleading” 8

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