Justiciable
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002881
Describing a matter or dispute that is appropriate for a court to hear and decide, meaning it presents an actual controversy capable of judicial resolution. A case is justiciable if it is not hypothetical, advisory, or moot, and if the parties have standing to sue. Courts generally avoid issuing advisory opinions on non-justiciable issues.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002881 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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