extraordinary writ definition

extraordinary writ

Judicial order issued generally by an appellate court to make available the remedies not regularly within the powers of lower courts. For example, writ of habeas corpus, mandamus, or prohibition.

extraordinary writ is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

extraordinary writ appears in the definition of the following term: writ of certiorari

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