The writ may be either alternative or peremptory. The alternative writ must state generally the allegation against the party to whom it is directed, and command such party, immediately after the receipt of the writ, or at some other specified time, to do the act required to be performed, or to show cause before the court, at a specified time and place, why he or she has not done so. The peremptory writ must be in some similar form, except the words requiring the party to show cause why he or she has not done as commanded must be omitted and a return day inserted.
RCW 7.16.180
Alternative or peremptory writs—Form.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 93 Wash. 2d 398 - State ex rel. Burlington Northern, Inc. v. Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (1980)
Most recently applied in 93 Wash. 2d 398 - State v. UTILITIES & TRANSP. COMM'N (April 1980)
2011 c 336 s 165; 1895 c 65 s 18; RRS s 1016.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.