§ 34-27-1-1 Actions for mandate; procedure
§ 34-27-1-2 Writs of mandate and prohibition in aid of appellate powers and functions
§ 34-27-1-3 Supreme court writ of mandate or prohibition to inferior court
§ 34-27-1-4 Costs
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 27 > Chapter 1 - Writs of Mandate and Prohibition

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.