[GHC] #10180: Lint check: Empty alternatives imply bottoming scrutinee

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#10180: Lint check: Empty alternatives imply bottoming scrutinee
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        Reporter:  nomeata           |                   Owner:  nomeata
            Type:  task              |                  Status:  closed
        Priority:  normal            |               Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |                 Version:  7.11
      Resolution:  fixed             |                Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |            Architecture:
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |  Unknown/Multiple
      Blocked By:                    |               Test Case:
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Comment (by simonpj):

 Wuuld it be possible to add a `Note` to `isEmptyTy` and the call in
 CoreLint, explaiing what is going on, and referring to this ticket.  As
 its stands there is zero commentary.

 Thanks

 Simon

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