Writ

In English common law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction. In modern use this generally is a court. Writs are issued by courts directing the person to whom they are addressed to do something or to not do something.^[1] Writs may also be used to direct other courts or public authorities. The authority for a court to issue a writ is given by the All Writs Act which is a United States federal statute originally a part of the Judiciary Act of 1789.^[2]

1. ↑ "Writs Law & Legal Definition". USLegal, Inc. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
2. ↑ "Annotation 6 - Article III". FindLaw. Retrieved 2 March 2016.