Difference between revisions of "Writ of mandamus"
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| − | A writ of mandamus is an extraordinary court order compelling an official to take an action in fulfillment of his duty. For example, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay the fee (commission) of a judge appointed at the last minute by the prior President John Adams, the judge (Marbury) sued for a writ of mandamus ordering a government official (Madison) to pay his fee. The Supreme Court rejected the judge's request in ''Marbury v. Madison'' (1803). | + | A writ of mandamus is an extraordinary court order compelling an official to take an action in fulfillment of his duty. For example, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay the fee (commission) of a judge appointed at the last minute by the prior President John Adams, the judge (Marbury) sued for a writ of mandamus ordering a government official (Madison) to pay his fee. The Supreme Court rejected the judge's request in [[''Marbury v. Madison']]' (1803). |
Revision as of 02:58, January 13, 2007
A writ of mandamus is an extraordinary court order compelling an official to take an action in fulfillment of his duty. For example, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay the fee (commission) of a judge appointed at the last minute by the prior President John Adams, the judge (Marbury) sued for a writ of mandamus ordering a government official (Madison) to pay his fee. The Supreme Court rejected the judge's request in ''Marbury v. Madison'' (1803).