Harvest House Restaurant, Inc. v. City of Lynden

(dissenting) — I disagree that the issue in this case is moot, or of purely academic interest. Had the case become moot, the issue presented is one of substantial public interest, capable of recurring. I would reach the question of the validity of the City of Lynden's ordinance *374633 which prohibits all dancing in establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold. In resolution of that issue, the ordinance is not valid.

Generally, we do not review moot cases or proceedings. Leonard v. Bothell, 87 Wn.2d 847, 557 P.2d 1306 (1976); Grays Harbor Paper Co. v. Grays Harbor Cy., 74 Wn.2d 70, 442…