This writ may not be issued in any case where there is a plain and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of the law. It may be issued on the information of the party beneficially interested.
§ 1452.Writ Not Issued Where Remedy At Law - Information
Chapter 26: Mandamus · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 1452 bars a writ of mandamus whenever a plain and adequate remedy already exists in the ordinary course of law, and allows the writ to be sought on the information of the party beneficially interested.
Full Text of § 1452
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 4908.
Plain-English Summary
Mandamus is a remedy of last resort. Section 1452 says the writ can't issue in any case where a plain and adequate remedy is already available through the ordinary course of law - an appeal, for example, or another established procedure.
When mandamus is available, the section lets the party who benefits from the duty being enforced bring the request, on their own information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can't a court issue a writ of mandamus?
When there's a plain and adequate remedy available in the ordinary course of the law.
Who can seek the writ?
The party beneficially interested - the statute lets it issue on that party's information.
Does this mean mandamus can be used instead of an appeal?
No - if an adequate remedy like an appeal exists, this section bars the writ.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
· Official source
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