Also known as: gemots · moot · folkmoot
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A historical local judicial assembly or public meeting.
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Gerald Gibson challenged a university admissions policy in federal court. Before the case reached final judgment an intervening graduation removed any live controversy between the parties. The court treated the matter as resolved without further effect on rights.
Gretchen Graham sought release on pretrial bail. After her conviction the detention rested on the judgment rather than the earlier bail decision. The original claim lost any continuing force.
Gideon Graves brought a class suit over prison procedures. His individual release did not end the class claims. The action continued because the representative's personal interest was not required to sustain the whole proceeding.
Gwen Gallagher raised a federal claim after a state ruling. The state decision rested on an adequate and independent ground. Federal review therefore could not proceed.
Guillermo Guzman alleged unequal voting districts. The controversy remained active because a judicial remedy could still alter district lines and restore voting strength.
Gabriel Gonzalez sought to attend a criminal trial. The trial court's closure order remained in force. The claim for access therefore presented an ongoing dispute suitable for resolution.
It denotes a local judicial assembly or public meeting in early English practice.
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…so short that the pregnancy will come to term before the usual appellate process is complete. If that termination makes a case moot, pregnancy litigation seldom will survive much beyond the trial stage, and appellate review will be effectively denied. Our law should not be that rigid. We therefore agree with the…