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Chapter 25.

Extraordinary Writs Writ of Quo Warranto

Common-law writ of quo warranto and information in the nature of writ of quo warranto abolished; statutory writ of quo warranto established

In what cases writ issued By whom filed; when leave granted and writ issued How summons directed and served Judgment when defendant fails to appear Reopening same when made on service by publication Pleading when defendant appears Trial; verdict; judgment; costs; attorney's fee Mandamus and Prohibition Application for mandamus or prohibition Limitations of actions for petition for mandamus What petition to state; where presented When writ awarded if no defense made Defense; how made What judgment to be rendered Proceedings when application is to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals Suspension of proceedings, where prohibition applied for Suspension of proceedings by justice of Supreme Court or judge of Court of Appeals Service of writ; how obedience enforced Mandamus to secure construction of act directing payment out of treasury of the Commonwealth

Mandamus to secure construction of act granting power to incur certain obligations for transportation needs