2021 Georgia Code
Title 9 - Civil Practice
Chapter 6 - Extraordinary Writs
Article 2 - Mandamus
§ 9-6-25. Loss Prerequisite to Enforcing Private Right

Universal Citation: GA Code § 9-6-25 (2021)

In order for a plaintiff to enforce a private right by mandamus he must show pecuniary loss for which he cannot be compensated in damages.

(Code 1933, § 64-105.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

C.J.S.

- 55 C.J.S., Mandamus, § 48.

ALR.

- Remedy by mandamus of creditor against officer who fails to levy under execution, 57 A.L.R. 836.

Mandamus to compel consideration, allowance, or payment of claim under Workmen's Compensation Acts, 82 A.L.R. 1073.

Mandamus to compel delivery of papers and records to private corporation, 93 A.L.R. 1061.

Mandamus as taxpayer's remedy in respect of valuation of property for taxation, 131 A.L.R. 360.

Mandamus to compel reinstatement of suspended or expelled members of labor union, 141 A.L.R. 617.

Right to go behind money judgment against public body in a mandamus proceeding to enforce it, 155 A.L.R. 464.

Remedies to compel municipal officials to enforce zoning regulations, 35 A.L.R.2d 1135.

Compelling admission to membership in professional association or society, 89 A.L.R.2d 964.

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