Is a motion deemed moot because it has no practical effect or does not provide effective relief?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jefferson St. Ventures, LLC v. City of Indio, 187 Cal.Rptr.3d 155, 236 Cal.App.4th 1175 (Cal. App. 2015):
People v. Gregerson (2011) 202 Cal.App.4th 306, 321, 135 Cal.Rptr.3d 188 [ [A] case becomes moot when court ruling can have no practical effect or cannot provide the parties with effective relief ].)
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