Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Live Issues — Necessity of actual controversy between parties for court to assume jurisdiction

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Actual controversy is required for jurisdiction. The principle applies to all courts. Advisory opinions are not permitted. The rule ensures that courts decide real cases. The appeal will be dismissed if academic. The principle is fundamental.

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