MANDAMUS
Categories: Constitutional
Definition (1910 Edition)
was also used by a father in making a fictitious sale of his son, which sale, when three times repeated, effectuated the emancipation of the son. :
805, 47 N. E. 623; Atlanta v. Wright, 119
805, 47 N. E. 623; Atlanta v. Wright, 119
UK Law Commentary
Status: ⚠️ Renamed. Now called a 'Mandatory Order'. A High Court order compelling a public body to perform a legal duty.
Modern Application
📜 Senior Courts Act 1981 s.29 • Civil Procedure Rules Part 54 • legislation.gov.uk
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational
reference only and does not constitute legal advice.