Prerogative writ

In English law, the prerogative writs are a class of writs originally available only to the Crown, but which were later made available to the king's subjects through the courts. The prerogative writs are a means by which the Crown, acting through its courts, effects control over inferior courts or public authorities throughout the kingdom. The writs are issued in the name of the Crown, who is the nominal plaintiff, on behalf of the applicant.

Related Topics:
English law - Writs - The Crown - Plaintiff

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The six prerogative writs are:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

• certiorari
• habeas corpus
• mandamus
• prohibition
• procedendo
• quo warranto
 
Prerogative writ: England and Wales ►