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Prerogative writ — Prerogative writs are a class of writs which originate from English law. Originally they were available only to the Crown, but later they were made available to the king s subjects through the courts. The prerogative writs are: * certiorari *… … Wikipedia
prerogative — /prsrogatav/ An exclusive or peculiar right or privilege. The special power, privilege, immunity, right or advantage vested in an official person, either generally, or in respect to the things of his office, or in an official body, as a court or… … Black's law dictionary
prerogative writ — /prərɒgətɪv ˈrɪt/ (say pruhroguhtiv rit) noun one of those writs traditionally within the power of a superior court to issue in its exercise of supervision of the administration of justice. Also, prerogative order …
prerogative writ — noun : any of various writs of procedendo, certiorari, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and habeas corpus issued originally in England by the exercise of the royal prerogative and now in the discretion of the courts and directed usually to… … Useful english dictionary
Writ — For other uses, see Writ (disambiguation). In common law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this body is generally a court. Warrants, prerogative writs and subpoenas… … Wikipedia
Habeas corpus — This article is about the legal term. For other uses, see Habeas corpus (disambiguation). Prerogative w … Wikipedia
Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data (Philippines) — See also: amparo (law). The Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data (Philippines) are Prerogative writs to supplement the inefficacy of Philippine Habeas Corpus (Rule 102, Revised Rules of Court). Amparo means protection, while Habeas Data is access to… … Wikipedia
Mandamus — For other uses, see Mandamus (disambiguation). Prerogative writs … Wikipedia
Subpoena ad testificandum — A subpoena ad testificandum is a court summons to appear and give oral testimony for use at a hearing or trial. The subpoena developed as a creative writ, the writ subpoena , from the Court of Chancery. Writs of many kinds formed the essential… … Wikipedia
Certiorari — Prerogative writs Certiorari / Revie … Wikipedia
