RCW 7.16.290 Prohibition defined. The writ of prohibition is the counterpart of the writ of mandate. It arrests the proceedings of any tribunal, corporation, board or person, when such proceedings are without or in excess of the jurisdiction of such tribunal, corporation, board or person. [ 1895 c 65 § 29; RRS § 1027.]
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 […]
RCW 7.16.310 Alternative or peremptory writs—Form. The writ must be either alternative or peremptory. The alternative writ must state generally the allegations against the party to whom it is directed, and command such party to desist or refrain from further proceedings in the action or matter specified therein until the further order of the court […]
RCW 7.16.320 Provisions relating to mandate applicable. The provisions of this chapter relating to writ of mandate, apply to this proceeding. [ 1895 c 65 § 32; RRS § 1030.]
