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.
Writ Definition: Related Terms: Style of Cause, Subpoena, Summons, Citation, Statement of Claim. A writ is commonly endorsed or delivered by a sheriff (who may be instructed to seize property, for example) or as a notice to a defendant (for whom the writ is the first notice of formal legal action.