Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appeal had become moot after the authority issued a new favorable decision
Decisione estratta
Yes. The contested decision was replaced by a new decision in the appellant's favor, and the appellant acknowledged satisfaction.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 83 LPA-VD, the authority may amend its decision during proceedings; if the appeal no longer has a live object, the reviewing court stops the inquiry and strikes the case from the roll.