Ala. R. App. P. Form 19
In the (Supreme) Court (of Civil/Criminal Appeals) of Alabama
Ex Parte __________
Petitioner
RE: ___________________________
Plaintiff
v.
____________________
Defendant
Case No. ______________________
Comes now _____ and petitions the above-named Court for a writ of mandamus to _________________ of _________________ Circuit Court and shows the following in support of this petition.
(1) [State facts necessary to an understanding of the issues presented.]
(2) [State the issues presented.] (3) [State the relief sought.]
(4) [State the reasons why the writ should issue.]
(5) Enclosed is a copy of (any order or opinion or parts of the record essential to an understanding of the matters set forth above).]
WHEREFORE, the premises considered, Petitioner prays that the Court grant the petition and order that an answer to the petition be filed by respondents.
I certify that I have this day served copies of this petition on the respondent judge and all other parties to the action in the trial court.
____________________
Counsel for Petitioner
____________________
____________________
Address
Ala. R. App. P. Form 19
Committee Comments
This form applies to mandamus petitions set forth in Rule 21(a) as well as other extraordinary writs, see Rule 21(c).
It is suggested that the petition have a front cover which will be composed of the style stated within the form. Also included on the front cover should be the name and address of counsel for petitioner.