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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Jul. 29, 2008

Writ Watch

The process of filing a writ petition is fraught with opportunities for missteps, writes Joan Wolff. - Focus Column

FOCUS COLUMN

By Joan Wolff
This article appears on Page 7

      This article discusses some of the basic issues involved in filing a petition for writ of mandate. Although the focus will be on writs in civil cases, many of the procedures are the same in criminal cases.
      The objective of this article and self-study test is to provide attorneys and both trial and appellate bench off...

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