2006-08-26 00:22:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Certiorary is a proceeding to review in a competent court the action of an inferior tribunal, board or officer exercising judicial functions, when such action is alleged to be without jurisdiction or otherwise illegal.
2006-08-27 05:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A writ of certiorari, is a decision by a higher court to hear an appeal case from a lower court. When the higher court issues the writ in response to a case filed for writ of certiorari, it means the higher court has accepted the case for appeal consideration.
2006-08-26 07:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certiorari is a legal term in Roman, English and American law referring to a type of writ seeking judicial review.
2006-08-26 07:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Nae 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wish you had
given us the context,
but I believe it to mean
to 'be certain of'
to 'be sure of',
or another way of putting it
not to make a mistake
don't mess this one
Hope it helps
2006-08-26 07:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by vim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋