mootness doctrine

mootness doctrine. The principle that American courts will not decide moot cases — that is, cases in which there is no longer any actual controversy. Cf. RIPENESS. [Cases: Action 6; Appeal and Error 781; Federal Courts 12.

1. C.J.S. Actions §§ 38–45; Appeal and Error § 33.]

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