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A writ of mandamus is a writ which compels a government entity to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

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A writ kck, often referred to as a "writ of kck," is not a commonly recognized legal term. It is possible that you meant "writ of certiorari," which is a type of writ used by higher courts to review the decisions of lower courts. Please clarify if you meant a specific type of writ or if there was a typographical error in your question.


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Does writ returned mean its been satisfied?

No, a writ returned does not necessarily mean it has been satisfied. A writ returned indicates that the court has received the document back, often with information about the outcome of the enforcement action. Satisfaction of the writ means that the terms of the writ have been fulfilled, which may or may not be the case when the writ is returned.


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