When a case has reached a point where a court can adjudicate upon a matter, as opposed to matters which have not yet arisen and for which the court cannot presume to happen and adjudicate a matter.
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When a case has reached a point where a court can adjudicate upon a matter, as opposed to matters which have not yet arisen and for which the court cannot presume to happen and adjudicate a matter.