3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 45 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 United States v. Menasche.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States v. Menasche Anchor | green | “it is our duty to give effect, if possible, to every clause and word of a statute.” | 26 |
| 2 | United States v. Menasche | green | “it is our duty 'to give effect, if possible, to every clause and word of a statute.” | 15 |
| 3 | Goldstar (Panama) S.A. v. United States | green | “serves to convey jurisdiction when the alleged breach of duty is tortious under state law, or when the federal government has breached a duty under federal law analogous to a duty of care recognized by state law.” | 4 |
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.