What is meant by the doctrine that a supreme court will not hear a moot case?
Full Question:
What is meant by the doctrine that a supreme court will not hear a moot case?
02/08/2007 |
Category: Courts |
State: ALL |
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Answer:
Neither state nor federal appellate courts will consider the merits of a moot appeal. An appeal becomes moot when the parties lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome; or when the case no longer presents a real or justifiable controversy because the issues involved have become academic or nonexistent.