Zone of interests

Definition

The type of interests or concerns that a law is intended to regulate or protect.  The law can be a constitutional provision or legislative statute.  To have standing when challenging state action based on a law, the plaintiff's injury must fall under the zone of interests protected by that law. 

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g. Bennett v. Spear, 520 U.S. 154 (1997).

See also

• Case or controversy