Practice question
A moot dispute is described as publicly interesting, but the record establishes neither grave constitutional violation nor repetition evading review, and no independent need for controlling principles is shown. Under the cumulative formulation in Foundation for Economic Freedom, is public interest alone sufficient on these facts?
- No, the stated cumulative group is incomplete and the separate guidance ground is absent
- Yes, every popular discussion compels a merits ruling
- Yes, publicity abolishes all review requirements
- Yes, calling a case exceptional guarantees relief
- No court may ever consider any moot case
Legal references
- Foundation for Economic Freedom v. ERC, G.R. No. 214042 et al., August 13, 2024, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/aug2024/gr_214042_2024.html; judicial-review discussion.
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