The Supreme Court does not typically hear appeals for cases in which the issue is ________, that is, for cases in which a decision would have no effect for the parties involved in the dispute.

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A case is considered moot when there is no longer a live controversy between the parties and any decision made by the court would have no practical effect on the issue at hand. The Supreme Court generally does not hear these types of cases as they cannot impact the rights of the parties involved or establish precedent for future cases.

The Supreme Court Does Not Typically Hear Appeals for Cases