Scott v. Marden’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

28 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 28 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““In the name of God, amen. “I, William H. Scott, of the City of Baltimore, being in health and of sound and disposing mind, mem ory and understanding, do make and publish this as and for a codicil to my last will and testament by me heretofore made, dated December 4, 1918. “I am desirous to make suitable provision for the comfort of my esteemed and faithful friend, Margaret Marden, at present residing at 2313 N. Charles Street in the City of Baltimore, and I hereby give, devise and bequeath to said Margaret Marden the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) to be paid to her out of my estate absolutely, provided she shall survive me and shall not have married during my lifetime. My life insurance and my interest in certain bonds shall first be applied to pay to her the said sum of twenty thousand dollars, which I think can be done without interference with the business affairs mentioned in my will. “I hereby confirm my said will, except as modified or changed by this codicil thereto, by this gift to Margaret Marden if she survive me and shall not have married during my lifetime.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Marden v. Scott

2. ““Baltimore, October 15, 1920. “In consideration of five dollars and other good and valuable considerations paid me, I hereby agree and promise to pay to Mrs. Margaret Marden of Baltimore the sum of twenty-five dollars weekly from this date during my natural life. Provided she shall not marry again and if she shall many, this obligation to cease. “Witness my hand and seal this 15th October, 1920. “William II. Scott. (Seal) “Witness: James W. Denny.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Marden v. Scott

3. ““Atlantic City, N. J., November 25th, 3938. “I bequeath to Margaret Marden all money in bank in my name, also personal belongings, furniture in storage, etc., in my name, also policies Travelers’, $5,000, Equitable, $5,000, policies in safe deposit. “Wm. H. Scott, “Virginia Ginn. “November, 1918.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Marden v. Scott