In 2010, Perry also paid $9 million for Dean Gardens, a garish home on 58 acres in Johns Creek. He never lived on that property and is now reportedly in talks to sell it to a developer who would demolish it to build a subdivision.
writ of mandate (mandamus). n. a court order to a government agency, including another court, to follow the law by correcting its prior actions or ceasing illegal acts.
Writs Law and Legal Definition. Writ is a formal written order issued by a court in the name of the state or other competent authority commanding a party to whom it is addressed to do something or abstain from doing something. Courts issued writs under common law to allow people to proceed with a legal action.