ELECTION LAW — Academic Exercise — Moot Appeal — Duty of Court Not to Entertain

This principle establishes that a court of record should not embark on academic exercises; an appeal that has become spent is not worthy of further consideration. The principle applies where appeals are moot. It ensures that courts do not decide moot issues. The principle reflects the requirement for live disputes. It prevents waste of judicial resources. The court must dismiss spent appeals. The principle provides guidance on moot appeals.