§ 12-2021 Issuance of writ
§ 12-2022 Alternative or peremptory writ
§ 12-2023 Application for writ; notice; hearing on default
§ 12-2024 Answer and reply
§ 12-2025 Trial; order; jury; place of trial; procedure
§ 12-2026 Motion for new trial; retrial
§ 12-2027 Determination of questions of law
§ 12-2028 Writ of mandamus; service
§ 12-2029 Disobedience of writ; classification
§ 12-2030 Mandamus action; award of fees and other expenses against the state or political subdivision; definition

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws > Title 12 > Chapter 11 > Article 2 - Mandamus

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order or precept in writing issued in the name of the state or by a court or judicial officer. See Arizona Laws 1-215