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Writ , Writ
An order issued by a court requiring that something be done or giving authority to do a specified act.
The development of English common law rel… Mandamus , MANDAMUS
[Latin, We comand.] A writ or order that is issued from a court of superior jurisdiction that commands an inferior tribunal, corporation, mu… CERTIORARI , CERTIORARI
[Latin, To be informed of.] Atcommon law, an original writ or order issued by the Chancery or King's Bench, commanding officers of inferio… Interlocutory , interlocutory •beery, bleary, cheery, dearie, dreary, Dun Laoghaire, eerie, eyrie (US aerie), Kashmiri, leery, peri, praemunire, query, smeary, teary… Temporary Restraining Order , A court order that lasts only until the court can hear further evidence.
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a court order of limited duration. A… Stare Decisis , [Latin, Let the decision stand.] The policy of courts to abide by or adhere to principles established by decisions in earlier cases.
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