Examples of writ of mandamus in a Sentence
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Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson is asking the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals to throw out a recall petition against him, alleging that the ballot initiative violates a provision in the city's charter, according to a writ of mandamus filed Sept. 23.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Oct. 2024
The key matter is whether McBurney will issue a declaration or a writ of mandamus on the dispute before the November election.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, someone should sue to obtain a writ of mandamus from the court to compel the signature.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
On March 3, McCloskey filed what is known as a writ of mandamus.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
If the recusal is denied, Trump's attorneys could petition an appeals court for a writ of mandamus, essentially an order requiring her to recuse.
—Fin Gómez, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2023
The state, following Hinkle’s ruling, sought what is known as a writ of mandamus from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to try to shield Weida from testifying.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023
For that reason, Coinbase filed a petition today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for a writ of mandamus, or an order for the agency to fulfill its official duties.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 25 Apr. 2023
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Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Oct. 2024
The key matter is whether McBurney will issue a declaration or a writ of mandamus on the dispute before the November election.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, someone should sue to obtain a writ of mandamus from the court to compel the signature.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
On March 3, McCloskey filed what is known as a writ of mandamus.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
If the recusal is denied, Trump's attorneys could petition an appeals court for a writ of mandamus, essentially an order requiring her to recuse.
—Fin Gómez, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2023
The state, following Hinkle’s ruling, sought what is known as a writ of mandamus from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to try to shield Weida from testifying.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023
For that reason, Coinbase filed a petition today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for a writ of mandamus, or an order for the agency to fulfill its official duties.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 25 Apr. 2023
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“Writ of mandamus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writ%20of%20mandamus. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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