§ 27-27-101 Definition and function of writ of prohibition
§ 27-27-102 Issuance of writ
§ 27-27-103 Form and content of writ
§ 27-27-104 Application of procedure governing mandamus

Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 27 > Part 1 - General Provisions

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer. See Montana Code 1-1-202