3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 264 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 Hiram Ash v. Eugene Cvetkov.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiram Ash v. Eugene Cvetkov Anchor | green | “it is within the inherent power of the court to sua sponte dismiss a case for lack of prosecution.” | 205 |
| 2 | Hells Canyon Preservation Council v. U.S. Forest Service | green | “ourts may dismiss under rule 41(b) sua sponte, at least under certain circumstances.” | 42 |
| 3 | Hells Canyon Preservation Council v. U.S. Forest Service | green | “cjourts may dismiss under rule 41(b) sua sponte, at least under certain circumstances.” | 17 |
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.