FORM 19. PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS

In the (Supreme) Court (of Civil/Criminal Appeals) of Alabama

Ex Parte __________________________

    Petitioner

RE: _______________________________

    Plaintiff                                             Case No. _______________

         v.

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    Defendant

Comes now _____________ and petitions the above-named Court for a writ of mandamus to ____________ of _____________ Circuit Court and shows the following in support of this petition.

(1) [State facts necessary to an understanding of the issues presented.]

(2) [State the issues presented.]

(3) [State the relief sought.]

(4) [State the reasons why the writ should issue.]

(5) [Enclosed is a copy of (any order or opinion or parts of the record essential to an understanding of the matters set forth above).]

WHEREFORE, the premises considered, Petitioner prays that the Court grant the petition and order that an answer to the petition be filed by respondents.

I certify that I have this day served copies of this petition on the respondent judge and all other parties to the action in the trial court.

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Counsel for Petitioner

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Address

Committee Comments

This form applies to Mandamus petitions set forth in Rule 21(a) as well as other extraordinary writs, see Rule 21(c).

It is suggested that the petition have a front cover which will be composed of the style stated within the form.  Also included on the front cover should be the name and address of counsel for petitioner.