United States v. W. T. Grant Co.
345 U.S. 629 (1953) Cited 2,268 times 5 Legal Analyses
Holding that, although defendant had "disclaimed any intention" to revive the challenged conduct, "[s]uch a profession does not suffice to make a case moot although it is one of the factors to be considered in determining the appropriateness of granting an injunction against the now-discontinued acts"
U.S. v. Phosphate Export Assn
393 U.S. 199 (1968) Cited 858 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding that “the heavy burden of persuasion” that the challenged conduct cannot reasonably be expected to start up again lies with the party asserting mootness
Federation of Labor v. McAdory
325 U.S. 450 (1945) Cited 443 times 1 Legal Analyses
In Alabama State Federation of Labor v. McAdory, 325 U.S. 450, 462, it was said that "declaratory judgment procedure may be resorted to only in the sound discretion of the Court and where the interests of justice will be advanced and an adequate and effective judgment may be rendered."
Boyce v. Ashcroft
268 F.3d 953 (10th Cir. 2001) Cited 89 times
Holding that prisoner's petition seeking transfer to another prison was moot after the BOP granted "precisely the relief which his petition requested"
J.N.S., Inc. v. Indiana
712 F.2d 303 (7th Cir. 1983) Cited 42 times
Finding prosecution under racketeering laws speculative even though plaintiff had been charged twice with obscenity, which could arguably trigger a racketeering prosecution