Conley v. Walden’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

10 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 10 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “Respondent argues that this is a habeas corpus proceeding and appellants are attempting to use habeas corpus to collaterally attack the adoption decree. We agree and will treat the matter as it was brought by appellants, as one of habeas corpus seeking the custody of the children. Lacking an identity of issues, the principle of res judicata is inapplicable. The issue on appeal in this case is one of jurisdiction, Here the Court granted the adoption and permanently terminated the parental rights of the natural mother without notice. This cannot be done. As stated by a prominent authority:”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Adoption of ConLey v. Walden

2. “The general obligations of parenthood include these minimum standards: 1) Express love and affection for the child. 2) Express personal concern over the health, education and general welfare of the child. 3) The duty to supply the necessary food, clothing and medical care. 4) The duty to provide an adequate home. 5) A duty to give social and religious guidance. * * *”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Harper v. Caskin

3. “A period of six years of absolute abandonment of the three children with no support, no contact, and no visits by either parent * * *.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Adoption of ConLey v. Walden