case or controversy requirement in Kansas

17 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2024 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
State Ex Rel. Morrison v. Sebeliusgreen kan · 2008 · cited in 4 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024 2 sentences 2024Declaratory- judgment actions, like all suits, must satisfy this case-or-controversy requirement. 285 Kan. at 897-98 . 2024The case-or-controversy requirement manifested in the justiciability doctrine requires "(a) parties must have standing; (b) issues cannot be moot; (c) issues must be ripe, having taken fixed and final shape rather than remaining nebulous and contingent; and (d) issues cannot present a political question." Sebelius, 285 Kan. at 896 .	1	4
In re Adoption of T.M.M.H. – Per Curiamgreen kan · 2018 · cited in 4 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022 2 sentences 2022Discussion The Kansas Constitution imposes a case-or-controversy requirement, part of which includes standing, or "a party's right to make a legal claim or seek judicial enforcement of a duty or a right." In re Adoption of T.M.M.H., 307 Kan. 902, 908 , 416 P.3d 999 (2018) (citing KNEA v. State, 305 Kan. 739 , 746, 387 P.3d 795 [2017]). 2022Discussion The Kansas Constitution imposes a case-or-controversy requirement, part of which includes standing, or "a party's right to make a legal claim or seek judicial enforcement of a duty or a right." In re Adoption of T.M.M.H., 307 Kan. 902, 908 , 416 P.3d 999 (2018) (citing KNEA v. State, 305 Kan. 739 , 746, 387 P.3d 795 [2017]).	1	4
Solomon v. Stategreen kan · 2015 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019See also Solomon v. State , 303 Kan. 512 , 521, 364 P.3d 536 (2015) (recognizing that under Kansas law, the case or controversy requirement means that (1) a party must have standing; (2) the issue cannot be moot; (3) the issue must be ripe; and (4) the issue cannot present a political question). 2019See also Solomon v. State , 303 Kan. 512 , 521, 364 P.3d 536 (2015) (recognizing that under Kansas law, the case or controversy requirement means that (1) a party must have standing; (2) the issue cannot be moot; (3) the issue must be ripe; and (4) the issue cannot present a political question).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

Case	Cited	Years
Burch v. Howard green kanctapp · 2020 1 sentence 2022Burch v. Howard, 57 Kan.	1	2022–2022
O'Shea v. Littleton green scotus · 1974 2 sentences 2021We assume that respondents will conduct their activities within the law and so avoid prosecution and conviction.' O'Shea v. Littleton, 414 U.S. 488, 497 , 94 S. Ct. 669, 677 , 38 L.Ed.2d 674 (1974). 2021We assume that respondents will conduct their activities within the law and so avoid prosecution and conviction.' O'Shea v. Littleton, 414 U.S. 488, 497 , 94 S. Ct. 669, 677 , 38 L.Ed.2d 674 (1974).	1	2021–2021
Sierra Club v. Moser green kan · 2013 2 sentences 2018Sierra Club v. Moser , 298 Kan. 22 , 29, 310 P.3d 360 (2013) ; State ex rel. 2018Sierra Club v. Moser , 298 Kan. 22 , 29, 310 P.3d 360 (2013) ; State ex rel.	1	2018–2018
United States v. Windsor green scotus · 2013 2 sentences 2015United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. _ , 133 S. Ct. 2675, 2685 , 186 L. 2015United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. _ , 133 S. Ct. 2675, 2685 , 186 L.	1	2015–2015
Spencer v. Kemna green scotus · 1998 1 sentence 2010However, once a convict’s sentence has expired, some concrete and continuing injury other than the now-ended sentence, some collateral consequence of the conviction, must exist. 523 U.S. at 7 .	1	2010–2010
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983). 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983).	1	2008–2008
DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Cuno green scotus · 2006 2 sentences 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983). 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983).	1	2008–2008
Warth v. Seldin red scotus · 1975 2 sentences 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983). 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983).	1	2008–2008
Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc. green scotus · 1982 2 sentences 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983). 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983).	1	2008–2008
Diamond v. Charles green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983). 2008DaimlerChrysler Corp., 547 U.S. at 342 , 126 S.Ct. at 1861 , 164 L.Ed.2d at 602 ; Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, 542 U.S. 1, 11-12 , 124 S.Ct. 2301 , 159 L.Ed.2d 98 (2004); Diamond v. Charles, 476 U.S. 54, 61-62 , 106 S.Ct. 1697 , 90 L.Ed.2d 48 (1986); Valley Forge Christian College, 454 U.S. at 471-74 , 102 S.Ct. 752 ; Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490, 498 , 95 S.Ct. 2197 , 45 L.Ed.2d 343 (1975); see Scalia, The Doctrine of Standing as an Essential Element of the Separation of Powers, 17 Suffolk U.L.Rev. 881, 897-98 (1983).	1	2008–2008
In Re MR green kan · 2002 2 sentences 2007This court discussed the case or controversy requirement in In re M.R., 272 Kan. 1335, 1339 , 38 P.3d 694 (2002): “ ‘ “It is the duty of the courts to decide actual controversies by a judgment which can be carried into effect, and not to give opinions upon moot questions or abstract propositions, or to declare principles which cannot affect the matters in issue before the court” ’ [Citations omitted.]” “ ‘ “ ‘An appeal will not be dismissed as moot unless it clearly and convincingly appears the actual controversy has ceased and the only judgment which could be entered would be ineffectual for 2007This court discussed the case or controversy requirement in In re M.R., 272 Kan. 1335, 1339 , 38 P.3d 694 (2002): “ ‘ “It is the duty of the courts to decide actual controversies by a judgment which can be carried into effect, and not to give opinions upon moot questions or abstract propositions, or to declare principles which cannot affect the matters in issue before the court” ’ [Citations omitted.]” “ ‘ “ ‘An appeal will not be dismissed as moot unless it clearly and convincingly appears the actual controversy has ceased and the only judgment which could be entered would be ineffectual for	1	2007–2007
Steffel v. Thompson green scotus · 1974 2 sentences 1985Steffel v. Thompson, 415 U.S. 452, 459 , 94 S.Ct. 1209, 1215 , 39 L.Ed.2d 505 (1974). “4. 1985Steffel v. Thompson, 415 U.S. 452, 459 , 94 S.Ct. 1209, 1215 , 39 L.Ed.2d 505 (1974). “4.	1	1985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 23-2201 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 23-2208 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 23-2209 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 23-2204 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 23-2210 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-212 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

ID 21 (1989–2023) VT 19 (1997–2026) KS 17 (1985–2024) DC 13 (1979–2024) AZ 11 (1998–2025) CA 10 (1971–2025) PA 9 (2004–2026) MT 9 (2011–2026) IL 8 (1986–2026) VI 7 (2012–2017) OK 5 (1996–2018) MI 5 (1993–2020) AL 4 (2010–2015) NJ 4 (1998–2013) NE 4 (1992–1999) OH 4 (1996–2024) HI 4 (2007–2019) SC 3 (2008–2024) IA 3 (1993–2015) NC 3 (2016–2021) SD 3 (2016–2019) OR 3 (2004–2015) CT 3 (1980–2023) NV 3 (2016–2020) UT 3 (2008–2021) MS 3 (2004–2015) GA 2 (2023–2024) CO 2 (2005–2007) DE 2 (2022–2024) RI 2 (2006–2014) TX 2 (2024–2024)

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