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Title 28 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Part IV - Jurisdiction and Venue
Chapter 85 - District Courts; Jurisdiction
Sec. 1361 - Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty
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| 28 U.S.C. § 1361 (2018) |
| §1361. Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty |
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The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any action in the nature of mandamus to compel an officer or employee of the United States or any agency thereof to perform a duty owed to the plaintiff. |
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(Added Pub. L. 87–748, §1(a), Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 744.) |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE |
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| Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE PART IV - JURISDICTION AND VENUE CHAPTER 85 - DISTRICT COURTS; JURISDICTION Sec. 1361 - Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty |
| section 1361 |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
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| 76 Stat. 744 |
| Public Law 87-748 |
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