Standing Doctrine

Standing Doctrine is a legal principle that determines who has the right to bring a lawsuit to court. It requires the plaintiff to demonstrate a personal stake or direct interest in the case's outcome—meaning they must have been directly affected or harmed by the issue at hand. This ensures courts only hear cases with genuine, specific disputes rather than abstract disagreements. Essentially, it’s a requirement that plaintiffs must demonstrate they have a legitimate, tangible connection to the matter to ensure the court’s resources are used for real and justiciable controversies.