In Re AM’s Empirical Analysis

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6 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 6 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “this opinion should not be construed as requiring extensive oral testimony. We note that ... trial courts may continue to rely upon properly admitted reports or other documentary evidence and prior orders, as long as a witness or witnesses are sworn or affirmed and tendered to give testimony[,]”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re NB · 195 N.C. App. 113 - In re N.B.

2. “The court shall take evidence, find the facts, and shall adjudicate the existence or nonexistence of any of the circumstances set forth in G.S. 7B-1111 which authorize the termination of parental rights of the respondent.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re NB · 195 N.C. App. 113 - In re N.B.

3. “make an independent determination of whether neglect authorizing the termination of parental rights existed at the time of the hearing[,]”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. In Re NB · 195 N.C. App. 113 - In re N.B.