Bush v. Davis’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

5 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 5 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““Your auditor takes this occasion to express his appreciation of the courtesies received at the hands of the various employees of the Texas Automatic Sprinkler Company. He has viewed the situation, however, from the standpoint of Mrs. Davis and her 'interests, and trust that this report, its conclusions and recommendations, may aid her in arriving at a proper and equitable adjustment with the Company.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Daniels v. United States Rubber Co.

2. ““Furthermore, the court permitted the jury to take into the jury room and retain during its consideration, the auditor’s report’ containing, as it did, the series of opinions, conclusions, deductions, arguments and hearsay statements on controverted issues. Clearly, the admission of the report was calculated to influence the jury and impress it with the importance of the document.” (Italics ours.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sam Bloom Advertising Agency v. Brush