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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 599 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 Christopher v. Harbury.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Christopher v. Harbury Anchor
scotus · 2002
green “the underlying cause of action . . . is an element that must be described in the complaint, just as much as allegations must describe the official acts frustrating the litigation.” 392
2 Thaddeus-X and Earnest Bell, Jr. v. Blatter
ca6 · 1999
green “thus, a prisoner's right to access the courts extends to direct appeals, habeas corpus applications, and civil rights claims only.” 207

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