5 canonical passages across 5 cases, quoted by 276 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 In Re Anthony R. Martin-Trigona, Movant. In Re George Sassower, Movant.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Re Anthony R. Martin-Trigona, Movant. In Re George Sassower, Movant Anchor | green | “(1) is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or (2) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief.” | 113 |
| 2 | MALIK v. McGINNIS | green | “existing at the time the complaint is filed.” | 102 |
| 3 | Raymond W. Snider v. Dr. Melindez | green | “avoids the risk that the court may overlook valid answers to its perception of defects in the plaintiff's case,” | 31 |
| 4 | Coppedge v. United States | green | “existing at the time the complaint is filed.” | 26 |
| 5 | Gibson v. City Municipality of New York | green | “a person who has been charged with a crime and is being held prior to trial under a temporary order of observation at a mental health institution, pursuant to new york state law, is a 'prisoner' within the meaning of the plra.” | 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.