This condition occurs when the facts of a case allow the courts to hear a case and make a useful decision.

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A case is considered ripe when the facts of the case are developed enough to allow the courts to make a useful decision. In other words, there must be an actual controversy between two parties that requires a court's resolution. This is different from a moot case, which involves a controversy that is no longer live and therefore cannot be resolved by a court. Cues refer to signals or prompts that elicit specific behaviors, while discretion refers to the authority or ability to make decisions based on one's own judgement or choice.

This Condition Occurs When the Facts of a Case Allow