Holton v. Rogers’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

2 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 2 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““To obtain such order of sale the guardian must make application in writing, verified by affidavit, describing the property sought to be sold, and stating the facts showing that the interest of the ward would be promoted by the proposed sale and reinvestment.” (Italics supplied.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Fuller v. Vincentelli

2. ““The court of probate may authorize the guardian to sell any property of the ward, and direct the investment of the proceeds in bonds, notes, or bills of exchange at interest on mortgage security, or in other property or securities, in the name of the ward.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Fuller v. Vincentelli