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.
Popular Terms. Mandatory order (writ) issued by a higher court to a lower court, inferior tribunal, or a public or corporate officer or agency. It commands the correct and proper performance of a specified act or public-duty related to the responsibilities of the entity to which it is directed. Latin for, we command.