The writ of mandamus is either alternative or peremptory. The alternative writ shall state concisely the facts showing the obligation of the defendant to perform the act, and the defendant's omission so to do, and command the defendant that immediately after the receipt of a copy of the writ, or at some other specified time, the defendant do the required act, or show cause before the court out of which the writ issued, at a specified time and place, why the defendant has not done so, and that the defendant then and there make a return to the writ, with a certificate thereon of having done as commanded. The peremptory writ shall be in similar form, except that the words requiring defendant to show cause shall be omitted.
(9724) RL s 4558; 1986 c 444
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 585 - 590 — Extraordinary Writs; Contempt; Postconviction Relief
Section 586.01 — Issuance Of Writ, Judicial Discretion Not Controlled.
Section 586.02 — Issuance On Information.
Section 586.03 — Alternative Or Peremptory Writ, Contents.
Section 586.04 — Peremptory Writ.
Section 586.05 — Writ; Court Order; Service.
Section 586.07 — Default; New Matter In Answer; Demurrer.
Section 586.08 — Pleadings, Issues, Trial.
Section 586.09 — Judgment For Plaintiff; Appeal.
Section 586.10 — Fines For Neglect Of Duty.
Section 586.11 — Jurisdiction Of District And Appellate Courts.