Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 7.16 - Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition.
7.16.300 - Grounds for granting writ—Affidavit.

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

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.

7.16.070 - Contents of writ.

7.16.080 - Stay of proceedings.

7.16.100 - Service of writ.

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.

7.16.140 - Judgment roll.

7.16.150 - Mandamus defined.

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.

7.16.200 - Answer.

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.

7.16.250 - Hearing.

7.16.260 - Judgment for damages and costs—Peremptory mandate.

7.16.270 - Service of writ.

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.

7.16.330 - When writs may be made returnable.

7.16.340 - Rules of practice.

7.16.350 - Appellate review.

7.16.360 - Inapplicability to action reviewable under Administrative Procedure Act or Land Use Petition Act.