MOOT QUESTIONS

Questions whose answers cannot have any practical legal effect or, in the nature of things, cannot be enforced. (Baldo, Jr. v. COMELEC, G...

Questions whose answers cannot have any practical legal effect or, in the nature of things, cannot be enforced. (Baldo, Jr. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 176135, June 16, 2009) 

It is moot and academic when it ceases to present a justiciable controversy by virtue of supervening events so that a declaration thereon would be of no practical use or value. 

The courts should decline jurisdiction over such cases or dismiss it on ground of mootness. 

     Exceptions:
1. There is a grave violation of the Constitution;
2. There is an exceptional character of the situation and the paramount public interest is involved;
3. When the constitutional issue raised requires formulation of controlling principles to guide the bench, the bar, and the public;
4. The case is capable of repetition yet evading review. (David v. Arroyo, G.R. No. 171396, May 3, 2006) 

DISCLAIMER: The author is not lawyer nor an authority on this topic. It is a product of humble research and study of law. It should not be used as sole basis in filing a case, instead, consult your lawyer for proper legal advice.

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