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1. AI summary writ of mandamus

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 09:01 PM

Apr 17

A writ of mandamus is a court order directing a government official, agency, or lower court to perform a specific act that they are legally obligated to do but have failed or refused to do. It's essentially a command from the court to compel action where a duty exists.

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