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Alternative Writ |
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An order, issued originally by the king in England but more recently by a court, commanding a person to do a specific thing or to appear and explain why he or she should not be compelled to do it. Under the Common Law, the writs of prohibition and Mandamus were alternative writs. In modern systems of court procedure, an order to show cause serves the same purpose. It commands a person to do something or come into court and show cause why he or she should not be made to do it. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Todd Alberts, who has proposed a 250-unit development on the west slope of Mount David here, filed a petition for alternative writ of mandamus Monday afternoon, just hours before a scheduled public hearing on the matter. Baxter, Circuit Court Judge for Baker County, Oregon has granted Oregon Trail's motion to dismiss the Alternative Writ of |
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