The bill revises the laws governing writs of mandamus in Montana, establishing specific criteria that must be met for a writ to be issued. It amends Section 27-26-201 to clarify that the writ must be issued on affidavit and upon the application of the party beneficially interested, contingent upon meeting the criteria established in Section 27-19-201.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 27-26-203 to change the content of the writ. It requires that the alternative writ must command the party to appear with all parties before the court to address the merits of the writ, rather than simply showing cause. The peremptory writ is similarly adjusted to remove the requirement for the party to show cause and instead mandates their appearance to discuss the merits. These changes aim to streamline the process and ensure that all relevant parties are present to address the issues at hand.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 27-26-201, 27-26-203