180 W. Va. 60 - Gorby v. Gorby’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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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. “`Rule 52(a) mandatorily requires the trial court, in all actions tried upon the facts without a jury, to find the facts specially and state separately its conclusions of law thereon before the entry of judgment. The failure to do so constitutes neglect of duty on the part of the trial court, and if it appears on appeal that the rule has not been complied with, the case may be remanded for compliance.' Point 1 Syllabus, Commonwealth Tire Company v. Tri-State Tire Company, [ 156 W.Va. 351 ], 193 S.E.2d 544 [(1972)].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 183 W. Va. 451 - Whiting v. Whiting

2. ““There are three broad inquiries that need to be considered in regard to rehabilitative alimony: (1) whether in view of the length of the marriage and the age, health, and skills of the dependent spouse, it should be granted; (2) if it is feasible, then the amount and duration of rehabilitative alimony must be determined; and (3) consideration should be given to continuing jurisdiction to reconsider the amount and duration of rehabilitative alimony.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 183 W. Va. 528 - Bettinger v. Bettinger