Sentence examples for writ of mandamus from inspiring English sources
noun
A writ that compels a government entity to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
AOL filed a petition for writ of mandamus.
Leave to file petition for writ of mandamus is denied.
That would be difficult, however, because it requires seeking a writ of mandamus, which are granted only in extraordinary circumstances.
Respondents, petitioners opponents, sought a writ of mandamus ordering a runoff election.
Queen's University then petitioned the Circuit for a writ of mandamus.
The petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition is denied.
An alternative writ of mandamus, such as the state asked, was issued by the state court.
In late July 2018, the First Circuit declined Labaton's petition for a writ of mandamus.
The resident subsequently filed this petition for writ of mandamus in the Court of Appeal.
In April 2016, the Federal Circuit denied TC Heartland LLC's ("Heartland") writ of mandamus.
(3) If it did, would the proper remedy be a writ of mandamus from the Supreme Court?
