Colley v. Colley’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

3 federal appellate · 57 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 60 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““The distribution or division of property acquired during marriage by the team effort of the marital partners, is, strictly speaking, not alimony. * * * Where property is acquired during marriage by the joint efforts of the parties, it should be divided between the spouses according to what is just and reasonable. * * * This division is a distribution of property in kind or where that is impracticable the value of the interest in property in money can be adjudged payable in a gross amount or in installments where that method is suitable. * * *” 460 S.W.2d 826 .”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re the Marriage of Johnsrud · In Re the Marriage of Johnsrud

2. ““If all legal conditions necessary for the allowance of permanent alimony are satisfied, then the trial judge is vested with a wide discretion to determine the amount and method of payment of the money damages awarded called ‘alimony.’ He shall make an award that is ‘equitable.’ There are so many considerations which are relevant that it would be pointless to attempt a complete enumeration of them. The amount of the husband’s estate and his ability to pay and the wife’s financial condition and her ability to maintain herself, in whole or in part, are material aspects. The ages, health, and prospects of the spouses, and the presence of infant children whose welfare must be considered are all elements of the problem. The relative fault of the parties, and significant sociological consequences should be weighed in alimony amount determinations.””

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

3. ““ * * * since restoration of property applies to property not disposed of ‘at the commencement of the action’ by the terms of the Statute, and the action began in February of 1969, earnings for that year and after separation should not be considered. If the year 1969 is taken off and adjusted * * *, Dr. Beggs’ total earnings during marriage amounts to $313,455.76 and Mrs. Beggs’ earnings amount to $62,014.73 so that the Doctor’s contribution to the joint earnings is 83.49% and Mrs. Beggs’ contribution is 16.51'%.””

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