FEDERAL · 28 U.S.C. · Chapter 85

Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

28 U.S.C. § 1361
Title28Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Chapter85 — DISTRICT COURTS; JURISDICTION

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28 U.S.C. § 1361.

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The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any action in the nature of mandamus to compel an officer or employee of the United States or any agency thereof to perform a duty owed to the plaintiff.

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History

(Added Pub. L. 87–748, §1(a), Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 744.)

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