921 So. 2d 753 - In Re Doe’s Empirical Analysis

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3 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 4 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “That she had not yet at the time of the hearing personally discussed the ramifications of a termination of pregnancy with medical professionals does not distinguish her from many other similarly situated women, both minors and adults, and any suggestion by the trial court that she is unable to determine or understand the potential risks and ramifications is without support in the record.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 967 So. 2d 1017 - In Re Doe · 973 So. 2d 548 - In Re Doe

2. “Court proceedings under this subsection must be given precedence over other pending matters to the extent necessary to ensure that the court reaches a decision promptly. The court shall rule, and issue written findings of fact and conclusions of law, within 48 hours after the petition is filed, except that the 48-hour limitation may be extended at the request of the minor. If the court fails to rule within the 48-hour period and an extension has not been requested, the petition is granted, and the notice requirement is waived.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 973 So. 2d 548 - In Re Doe

3. “these principles are less compelling when the evidence is undisputed and is presented to a judge sitting without a jury, and an appellate court is not required to disregard record evidence that disproves the lower court's findings or reveals its ruling to be an abuse of discretion”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 967 So. 2d 1017 - In Re Doe