Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Prerogative Writs — Certiorari — Requirement of Duty to Act Judicially

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Certiorari applies to bodies with legal authority to determine rights and a duty to act judicially. The principle applies to prerogative writs. Excess of authority attracts the writ. The rule ensures supervisory control. The court will quash decisions made in excess of jurisdiction. The principle…

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