A case is ripe when the parties have developed enough to have distinct, adverse positions. This means that the case is ready to be heard and decided by a court or other legal authority. While agreement on the forum and completion of discovery may contribute to the readiness of a case, they are not necessarily determinative.

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A Case Is Ripe When

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A case is ripe when

A) all parties agree regarding the proper forum for the case.
B) a case has developed enough for the parties to have distinct, adverse positions.
C) discovery has concluded thus clarifying the facts.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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