The writ of mandamus may be denominated a writ of mandate.

(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 39. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1084

  • 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 people, or of a court or judicial officer. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17