Mandamus
Doctrine in Administrative. 3 cases, with the principle each one established. By lanbuk.com.
- Johnson & others v Zubairu& others (SC CIV APP 2 of 2007) [2012] SLSC 1 (7 February 2012)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2012
Principle established: An order of mandamus may be sought to compel a public official to carry out a court order regarding the purchase of property.
- Mutiso v County Officer, Nairobi County Government (Judicial Review 108A of 2008) [2026] KEHC 2026 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
Kenya · 2026
Principle established: An order of mandamus compelling payment of a debt by a public body may be enforced through contempt proceedings, including committal to civil jail for non-compliance.
- State v Hon. Mr Justice Paul v Three Others (MIS 1 of 2014) [2014] SLSC 4 (10 June 2014)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2014
Principle established: An application for judicial review seeking orders of certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition may be brought before the Supreme Court regarding a ruling in a criminal trial.