Divich v. Divich’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

12 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 12 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““Relief under SDCL 15-6-60(b) is granted only upon a showing of exceptional circumstances.” “The purpose of Rule 60(b) is to preserve the delicate balance between the sanctity of final judgments and the incessant command of a court’s conscious that justice be done in light of all the facts.””

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

2. “rests with the sound discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal except for abuse.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. People Ex Rel. Dg