218 W. Va. 235 - Thomas v. Makani’s Empirical Analysis

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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. “After reviewing the record in this case, we conclude that the trial court took “special care” to determine that Juror Evans was free from bias and prejudice. The trial court clearly considered the totality of the circumstances and conducted a full inquiry before determining that there was no basis to disqualify Juror Evans from serving on the jury.”

   4 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 222 W. Va. 702 - MacEk v. Jones · 222 W. Va. 709 - Murphy v. Miller

2. “When considering whether to excuse a prospective juror for cause, a trial court is required to consider the totality of the circumstances and grounds relating to a potential request to excuse a prospective juror, to make a full inquiry to examine those circumstances and to resolve any doubts in favor of excusing the juror.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 223 W. Va. 843 - State v. Newcomb

3. “explained that since he had no medical knowledge, he would more likely believe the doctor who presented the most credible and convincing evidence. He clearly stated that he would not find in favor of Dr. Makani simply because he had treated him fourteen years ago.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 223 W. Va. 843 - State v. Newcomb