A case is said to be ________ when it has matured into a genuine controversy.

A) moot
B) ripe
C) substantial
D) feigned

Genuine Controversy

Genuine controversy refers to a real and substantial dispute or disagreement between parties, significant enough to justify judicial intervention and resolution by a court.

Ripe

In legal context, a matter that is ready for adjudication because all preliminary issues have been dealt with.