11. The unusual filing involves a type of appeal known as a writ of mandamus or writ of prohibition. 12. Where is the lawsuit seeking a writ of mandamus to force the attorney general to enforce the law? 13. In no other case will a writ of mandamus issue unless it be to quash an illegal order. 14. Steiner will appeal Judge Carter's denial of a writ of mandamus to the California Court of Appeals Wednesday morning. 15. I would turn the TV off, if they accepted a writ of mandamus to study Latin through high school. 16. M'Cready petitioned the state trial court for a writ of mandamus compelling the commander to grant him his commission. 17. The " motion for leave to file a petition for " writ of mandamus " " was denied without comment. 18. Specifically, the Court was asked to issue a writ of mandamus to the judge compelling him to proceed with the case. 19. In May 2015, opponents of the ordinance asked the Texas Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus against the city of Houston. 20. Dorner appealed his termination by the LAPD Board of Rights by filing a writ of mandamus with the Los Angeles County Superior Court.