The element of standing to sue that requires a plaintiff to allege a personal stake in the resolution of a controversy prevents the plaintiff from __________.
A) asserting the rights of the general public or of a group of which he or she is not a member
B) taking advantage of discovery procedures in the determination of the controversy in the presence of third-party defendants
C) using peremptory challenges during jury selection
D) petitioning for a writ of certiorari
E) using voir dire during jury selection

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The element of standing to sue that requires a plaintiff to allege a personal stake in the resolution of a controversy prevents the plaintiff from asserting the rights of the general public. For instance, only a shareholder of one of the two companies involved in a merger could sue to stop the combination of these companies, despite the fact that such a merger may have a substantial adverse effect on competition in general.

The Element of Standing to Sue That Requires a Plaintiff