extraordinary remedies

extraordinary remedies
Remedies, developed by the application of common-law or prerogative writs and confirmed with modifications by statute, intended to make available types of relief not obtainable in an ordinary action in law or equity, most notable of which are those employed in reference to the acts and determinations of administrative agencies:-certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition. 2 Am J2d Admin L § 708. Other administrative remedies:–assistance under writ, 6 Am J2d Assist § 1; quo warranto or proceeding in the nature of quo warranto, Casey v McElrath, 177 Ga 35, 169 SE 342; and receivership. Prudential Securities Co. v Three Forks, H.& N.V.R. Co. 49 Mont 567, 144 P 158.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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