RCW 7.16.300
Grounds for granting writ—Affidavit.
It may be issued by any court, except district or municipal courts, to an inferior tribunal, or to a corporation, board or person, in all cases where there is not a plain, speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law. It is issued upon affidavit, on the application of the person beneficially interested.
[ 1987 c 202 § 132; 1895 c 65 § 30; RRS § 1028.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.16 - Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition.
7.16.010 - Parties, how designated.
7.16.020 - Judgment, motion, and order defined.
7.16.030 - Certiorari defined.
7.16.040 - Grounds for granting writ.
7.16.050 - Application for writ—Notice.
7.16.060 - Writ, to whom directed.
7.16.080 - Stay of proceedings.
7.16.110 - Defective return—Further return—Hearing—Judgment.
7.16.120 - Questions involving merits to be determined.
7.16.130 - Copy of judgment to inferior tribunal, board, or officer.
7.16.160 - Grounds for granting writ.
7.16.170 - Absence of remedy at law required—Affidavit.
7.16.180 - Alternative or peremptory writs—Form.
7.16.190 - Notice of application—No default.
7.16.210 - Questions of fact, how determined.
7.16.220 - Applicant may demur to answer or countervail it by proof.
7.16.230 - Motion for new trial, where made.
7.16.240 - Certification of verdict—Argument.
7.16.260 - Judgment for damages and costs—Peremptory mandate.
7.16.280 - Enforcement of writ—Penalty.
7.16.290 - Prohibition defined.
7.16.300 - Grounds for granting writ—Affidavit.
7.16.310 - Alternative or peremptory writs—Form.
7.16.320 - Provisions relating to mandate applicable.