4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 54 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 Woodington v. Shokoohi.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodington v. Shokoohi Anchor | green | “an abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's decision falls outside the range of reasonable and principled outcomes.” | 26 |
| 2 | Loutts v. Loutts | green | “the primary purpose of spousal support is to balance the parties' incomes and needs so that neither party will be impoverished, and spousal support must be based on what is just and reasonable considering the circumstances of the case.” | 14 |
| 3 | Loutts v. Loutts | green | “spousal support does not follow a strict formula.” | 12 |
| 4 | Rickner v. Frederick | green | “is that the legislature intends, in cases in which alimony is initially ordered, that the court retain the power to make necessary modifications in appropriate circumstances.” | 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.