What is a writ of mandamus?

A writ of mandamus is a type of court order that requires a public official or governmental body to perform a certain duty. In the context of arbitration law in Georgia, a writ of mandamus may be used to force one of the parties involved in an arbitration case to comply with an order issued by an arbitrator or arbitration panel. In Georgia, a writ of mandamus is usually an extraordinary remedy that may be used when other methods of enforcement have failed. To be entitled to seek a writ of mandamus, the party must show that they have a clear legal right to the benefit or relief requested, and that the opposing party has a corresponding duty to carry out the requested action. The writ of mandamus is not intended to be used to determine the merits of a dispute or to award a party any relief. It is used only to enforce an order or decision that has already been made by the arbitrator or panel. Furthermore, the writ of mandamus may only be used when there is no other legal remedy available to the party seeking relief. In Georgia, a party seeking a writ of mandamus must file a petition in the Superior Court of the county where the arbitration proceedings were held. A hearing will then be set in which the judge determines whether to grant the writ of mandamus. If the writ is granted, the party against whom it is issued must comply with the order of the arbitrator or panel.

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