In Re Anonymous’s Empirical Analysis

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11 state decisions

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

1. “[a] temporary restraining order may be granted without written or oral notice to the adverse party or his attorney only if: (1) it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or by the verified complaint that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result to the applicant before the adverse party or his attorney can be heard in opposition; and (2) the applicant's attorney certifies to the court in writing the efforts, if any, which have been made to give notice and the reasons supporting his claim that notice should not be required.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Cotton · In Re Wilder

2. “should have properly notified opposing counsel of his intention to seek immediate emergency judicial relief, or certified to the court his efforts and any reasons why such notice could not be provided.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Alexander v. Foy · In Re Paternity of RAF

3. “At the heart of our adversarial system of justice is the opportunity for both sides of a controversy to be fairly heard.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Ettl · In Re Cotton