The writ must be issued in all cases where there is not a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy, in the ordinary course of law. It must be issued upon the verified petition of the party beneficially interested.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1086
Writ of Mandate [[1084.] - [1097.]]
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case California v. Rooney (1987)
Most recently applied in Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. v. Valley Health System (In Re Valley Health System) (April 2010)
Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 244.
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