Mandamus

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf writ
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:graphical_user_interface
gptkb:writ_of_mandamus
mandate
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:government_agency
public officials
gptkbp:canBeIssuedIf the duty is ministerial
gptkbp:cannotBeIssuedIf the duty is discretionary
gptkbp:compatibleWith private individuals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mandamus
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:judge
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:meaning we command
gptkbp:originatedIn English law
gptkbp:purpose to command a public agency or governmental body to perform an act required by law
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:quo_warranto
habeas corpus
certiorari
prohibition (writ)
gptkbp:remedy extraordinary remedy
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:United_States_federal_law
common law
Indian legislation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:High_Courts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5