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Extraordinary Remedy |
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The designation given to such writs as Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, and Quo Warranto, determined in special proceedings and granted only where absolutely necessary to protect the legal rights of a party in a particular case, as opposed to the customary relief obtained by the maintenance of an action. Most states have eliminated extraordinary remedies. The relief formerly provided by them can be sought through an ordinary action. |
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At a minimum, the Ninth Circuit's decision was not clearly erroneous, and the extraordinary remedy of summary reversal is not warranted on these facts. ``A consent decree is tantamount to the issuance of an injunction, which is traditionally an extraordinary remedy,'' Keller said. DENVER -- Janitors in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Washington are seeking an extraordinary remedy against General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP) and two of its cleaning contractors as the companies face new charges that they illegally coerced workers in order to dissuade them from forming a union. |
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Extraordinary Remedy