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What is the Latin word for an apellate court order directing a lower court to act?
You may be referring to a writ of mandamus or certiorari.If the appellate court is directing a lower court official to take a particular action, they can issue a writ of mandamus. If they are ordering the lower court to send records for a case on appeal, they issue a writ of certiorari. Your question wasn't clear enough to determine which of the two you're asking about.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What kind of US Supreme Court decision indicates more members of the majority signed a concurring opinion than the official opinion of the Court?
If more justices agree with a concurring opinion than with the opinion of the Court, the decision is called a plurality.
A government official who has power to apply the law and put it in force?
A government official who has power to apply the law and put it in force is called a magistrate. The term is also used for a judge in a minor court.
What amendment fifth amendment states that excessive bail shall not be required?
A ____ is a written order from a court directing law enforcement officers to conduct a search or to arrest a person?
What are written sources?
Written sources are official reports, files, court documents, financial papers, news papers, or official files.
What is the order of the supreme court directing a lower court to send the court the record of a certain case?
The "document" is a court order called a "writ of certiorari."
What does Mandate mean stamped on an appeal?
"Mandate" stamped on an appeal signifies that the decision of the court has been finalized and is ready to be carried out by the lower court. It serves as an official order directing the lower court to implement the decision made by the higher court.
What is the head official on a tennis court called?
Umpire
What is Writ of Mandamus and when is it applied?
M ( we command) A court order to a public official to perform on act that is legally required.
Which of the following describes a writ of mandamus?
an order issued by a higher court to a lower court, government official, or government agency to perform acts required by law
What is the Latin word for an apellate court order directing a lower court to act?
You may be referring to a writ of mandamus or certiorari.If the appellate court is directing a lower court official to take a particular action, they can issue a writ of mandamus. If they are ordering the lower court to send records for a case on appeal, they issue a writ of certiorari. Your question wasn't clear enough to determine which of the two you're asking about.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What is the leader or chief official of the supreme court called?
Chief Justice
When is it allowable for a counselor to provide services without parental consent?
When an official investigation is being done by a state social service agency such as child protective services or when a court order is issued directing such action.
What is the dialogue written in court called?
The dialogue written in court is called a transcript. It records the spoken words in a case or proceeding, providing an official record of the proceedings.
What is the difference between summoned and summonsed?
Summonsed is an official, legal term referring to being called to appear in court. Summoning someone in everyday usage is just to call or request them.
The official written order commanding a person to appear in court to give testimony is called what?
subpoena.....................
What is a court order that can be used to compel a public official to carry out a law?
An order to compel a public official to either perform or not perform is a Writ of Mandamus. When bringing the action against a federal official, it law can be found in 28 U.S.C. section 1361. However, if the action is to be brought against a state official, you must check the state's law and bring the action in the court with the proper jurisdiction. Additionally, a Writ of Mandamus cannot be used to compel an official to do something he or she is not stautorily required to do. - Graduating Law School Student - New York
