State v. Jessup & Moore Paper Co.

Citations

• 25 Del. 116
• 2 Boyce 116
• 78 A. 295
• 1910 Del. LEXIS 79

Syllabus

<p>1. Mandamus — Proceedings—Amendment of Alternative Writ.</p> <p>Since the petition is the foundation of a mandamus proceeding, where it is amended, an amendment should be allowed to the alternative writ, to conform to the petition.</p> <p>2. Mandamus — Proceedings—Service.</p> <p>Upon the allowance of an amendment to an alternative writ of mandamus, to make it conform to the amended petition, the writ need not be reissued and served.</p>