Definition of Extraordinary Writ:
“(17c) A writ issued by a court exercising unusual or discretionary power. Examples are writ of certiorari, writ of habeas corpus, writ of mandamus. & prohibition writ. — Also termed prerogative writ. Cf. extraordinary relief under RELIEF (3).”
Definition of Extraordinary Relief:
“(18c) Judicial relief that exceeds what is typically or
customarily granted but is warranted by the unique or extreme circumstances of a situation. The types of extraordinary relief most frequently sought are injunctions and extraordinary writs, esp. mandamus.See INJUNCTION (order);
(writ of) MANDAMUS; PROHIBITION (writ) (2).”
Types of Extraordinary Writs of Replevy:
Writ of Habeas Corpus – command that a prisoner (or someone on probation or in custody) be brought before the court to challenge the legality of their custody & demand their release
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All Forms of Action for Recovery of Person or Property
The 11 Common Law Forms of Action
The 3 Modes of Jurisprudence – Equity, Common, & Admiralty
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