Writ of Mandamus
/ˈrɪt əv ˈmæn.də.məs/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial writ issued as a command to a lower court or public authority to perform a mandatory duty correctly.
The court issued a writ of mandamus to compel the agency to deliver the records.
Forms
- writs of mandamus
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Commentary
Used primarily to enforce a public official's performance of a nondiscretionary duty; not appropriate to compel discretionary acts.
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