“prerogative writ”

This page presents an official legal definition of “prerogative writ” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A writ issued by a higher court to prevent lower courts and officials from exceeding their powers or to compel them to exercise their functions, for example habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary, Legal Services Commission of South Australia