When the right to require the performance of the act is clear, and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus shall be allowed in the first instance; in all other cases, the alternative writ shall be first issued.
ORS 34.160
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State ex rel. O'Connor v. Helm (2015)
Most recently applied in State ex rel. O'Connor v. Helm (September 2015)
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.