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Which of the following writs means to produce the body of a person

"Habeas Corpus" literally means to have the body: it directs the person holding someone in custody to produce the detainee before the court so that the legality of the…

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Which of the following writs means to produce the body of a person

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"Habeas Corpus" literally means to have the body: it directs the person holding someone in custody to produce the detainee before the court so that the legality of the detention can be examined. "Certiorari" quashes illegal orders, "Quo warranto" tests the authority of a holder of public office, and "Prohibition" stops proceedings in excess of jurisdiction.

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