Labels:book | reckoner | sky | tree OCR: conduct The real value of the judicial pronouncement what makes proper judicial resolution of case TO controversy than an advisory opinion the settling dispute whuich affects behavior f the defendant towards the plaintiff Hewitt Helms 482 U.S 755, 761 {1987} (emphasis in original) Any curtailment of the lower courts' discretion to vacate judgments will significantly lessen the ability of the courts tr attend t actual disputes. Vacation of a Judgment Upon Settlenent Promotes the Efficient Use Judicial Resources and Protects Interests of Litigants. In addition disposing of numerous appeals, the availability vacatur discourages parties from waiting in the wings 1n at attempt to take advantage Qf favorable judgnent while avoiding any of an unfavorable one. Affirmance the judgment below reinfor ...