Question

Which of the following writs can be used against a person believed to be holding a public office he is not entitled to hold ?

• A. Mandamus
• B. Quo Warranto
• C. Habaes Corpus
• D. Certiorari

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Quo Warranto

'Quo Warranto' means 'by what warrant'. Through this writ, the Court calls upon a person holding a public office to show under what authority he holds that office. If it is found that the person is not entitled to hold that office, he may be ousted from it.