Common Law Procedure Act 1854

LXXVIProceedings for Prerogative Writ of Mandamus accelerated.

Upon Application by Motion for any Writ of Mandamus in the Court of Queen's Bench, the Rule may in all Cases be absolute in the first instance, if the Court shall think fit; and the Writ may bear Teste on the Day of its issuing, and may be made returnable forthwith, whether in Term or in Vacation, but Time may be allowed to return it, by the Court or a Judge, either with or without Terms.