Dillard v. Ball’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

1 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 1 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““LESSEE is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the hill road leading into the subject property. This road is the property of the LESSOR, and any load of over 12,000# going up and 24,-000 # coming down is specifically prohibited. LESSEE shall have no authority to authorize the use of this road except for uses authorized by this lease. LESSEE will maintain the property during his tenancy in as good condition as at the beginning, normal wear and depreciation and damages from causes beyond LESSEE’S control excepted. LESSEE will keep the building, fences and other improvements on the property in as good repair and condition as they may be put during the term of the lease, ordinary wear and tear, loss by fire, or unavoidable depreciation and destruction excepted. LESSEE will not commit waste or damage to the property and will use due care to prevent others from so doing.” (emphasis added).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Ball v. Dillard

2. ““Lessee shall not use the present road up the mountain in the Southeast corner of the property. Lessee shall take adequate precautions to prevent any of his employees, agents, invitees, or others from using said road.” (emphasis added).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Ball v. Dillard

3. ““The LESSOR reserves the right to itself, its agents, assigns, or employees to enter the property at any reasonable time for the purpose of: C. Developing oil, gas, and other mineral resources.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Ball v. Dillard