2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 42 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 Anant Kumar Tripati v. First National Bank & Trust.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anant Kumar Tripati v. First National Bank & Trust Anchor | green | “a district court may deny leave to proceed in forma pauperis at the outset if it appears from the face of the proposed complaint that the action is frivolous or without merit.” | 35 |
| 2 | J. O'LOughLin v. John Doe, a Member of the Medical Staff Who Administers Medications at 5:00 P.M. Director of Adult Detention | green | “a district court may deny leave to proceed in forma pauperis at the outset if it appears from the face of the proposed complaint that the action is frivolous or without merit.” | 7 |
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.