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controversy

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A quick definition of controversy:

A controversy is a disagreement between people or groups that needs to be resolved. In the United States, federal courts can only hear cases that involve a real dispute between actual parties. This means that they cannot give opinions on hypothetical situations or cases where there is no disagreement. The controversy must also be current and not something that might happen in the future. Some states allow their highest courts to give opinions on questions from the state legislature, even if there is no controversy. However, federal courts cannot do this because of the rules set out in the U.S. Constitution. There are also other limits on what federal courts can hear, such as cases that are no longer relevant or cases where the person bringing the case does not have a direct interest in the outcome.

A more thorough explanation:

A controversy is a real dispute between two parties that is required for a federal court to have jurisdiction. The U.S Constitution, Article III, section 2, grants federal courts the power to hear certain "cases" and "controversies." This means that federal courts can only resolve legal questions that arise from an actual dispute between real parties.

For example, if two people have a disagreement over a contract, they can bring their case to federal court. However, if someone wants to ask a court for an opinion on a hypothetical situation, they cannot do so because there is no actual dispute.

Controversies must also be ripe, or in current existence, to warrant judicial intervention. This means that a court cannot intervene in a situation that has not yet happened or is not likely to happen. For example, if someone wants to sue a city for a law that they are considering passing, they cannot do so because the law has not yet been passed.

Overall, a controversy is a necessary requirement for a federal court to have jurisdiction and resolve legal disputes between parties.

  • If two companies have a disagreement over a patent, they can bring their case to federal court because there is a real dispute between them.
  • If someone wants to ask a court for an opinion on whether a law is constitutional, they cannot do so because there is no actual dispute between parties.
  • If someone wants to sue a city for a law that they are considering passing, they cannot do so because the controversy is not ripe.

These examples illustrate how a controversy is necessary for a federal court to have jurisdiction and resolve legal disputes between parties.

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that’s not my plan tbh
jackfrost11770
11:18
this is so funny
shaquilleoatmeal
11:19
lmao damn wish id be classmates with this dude
shaquilleoatmeal
11:20
@cheriebomb: you never know what the future holds
jackfrost11770
11:20
also cherie fallen soldier
jackfrost11770
11:20
i got home at 8 am from the club and my neighbor was leaving to go biking. truly living in different worlds
11:20
i don’t fw him that heavy tbh
11:21
i get along better with his friends than i do with him
windyMagician
11:21
nah the hiking in Nike blazers deserves jail time
11:21
he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
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11:35
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11:35
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