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Writ of Continuing Mandamus

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  1. Against whom does Rule8 continuing mandamus direct the specified duty?
  2. How long does the continuing command remain effective under the Rule?
  3. What does Rule8 Section7 require from the respondent to demonstrate progress?
  4. An environmental agency unlawfully refuses a specifically enjoined ministerial duty. No plain, speedy and adequate ordi…
  5. The law leaves a choice among lawful technical solutions to an agency. A petitioner seeks an order compelling its prefe…
  6. A government respondent submits a partial report showing one of several decreed cleanup acts completed, then demands en…
  7. An agency argues that because a final environmental judgment orders a series of acts over time, the court loses every s…
  8. Explain the legally enjoined duty requirement for continuing mandamus.
  9. Describe how continuing mandamus compliance is monitored and completed.
  10. Distinguish continuing mandamus from an order adopting a petitioner’s preferred environmental policy.
  11. Is a continuing-mandamus petitioner exempt from docket fees under Rule8 Section3?
  12. What response does Rule8 Section4 require from respondent after the stated sufficient petition?