7 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 256 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 Rosemary Garity v. Apwu National Labor Org..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosemary Garity v. Apwu National Labor Org. Anchor | green | “unless it is absolutely clear that no amendment can cure the defect, . . . a pro se litigant is entitled to notice of the complaint's deficiencies and an opportunity to amend prior to dismissal of the action.” | 71 |
| 2 | Max Lopez, Jr. v. G.A. Smith | green | “section 1915(e) applies to all in forma pauperis complaints, not just those filed by prisoners” | 53 |
| 3 | Florer v. Congregation Pidyon Shevuyim, N.A. | green | “a pro se complaint, however inartfully pleaded, must be held to less stringent standards than formal pleadings drafted by lawyers.” | 47 |
| 4 | O'NEAL v. Price | green | “after a prisoner applies for in forma pauperis status and lodges a complaint with the district court, the district court screens the complaint and determines whether it contains cognizable claims. if not, the district court must dismiss the complaint.” | 40 |
| 5 | Rosemary Garity v. Apwu National Labor Org. | green | “entitled to notice of the complaint's deficiencies and an opportunity to amend prior to dismissal of the action.” | 34 |
| 6 | Florer v. Congregation Pidyon Shevuyim, N.A. | green | “held to less stringent standards” | 6 |
| 7 | Rosemary Garity v. Apwu National Labor Org. | green | “unless it is absolutely clear that no amendment can cure the defect, . . . a self-represented litigant is entitled to notice of the complaint's deficiencies and an opportunity to amend prior to dismissal of the action.” | 5 |
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