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2013-02-27 |
SERENO, C.J. |
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| In any case, the issues in the appealed case for accion publiciana cannot, in any way, be characterized as moot and academic. In Osmeña III v. Social Security System of the Philippines,[24] we defined a moot and academic case or issue as follows: A case or issue is considered moot and academic when it ceases to present a justiciable controversy by virtue of supervening events, so that an adjudication of the case or a declaration on the issue would be of no practical value or use. In such instance, there is no actual substantial relief which a petitioner would be entitled to, and which would be negated by the dismissal of the petition. Courts generally decline jurisdiction over such case or dismiss it on the ground of mootness save when, among others, a compelling constitutional issue raised requires the formulation of controlling principles to guide the bench, the bar and the public; or when the case is capable of repetition yet evading judicial review.[25] (Emphasis supplied; citations omitted) | |||||