a judicial writ from a higher court ordering a lower court not to exercise jurisdiction in a particular case

a drastic remedy which should be granted only when the petitioner's right to the requested relief is undisputable

a drastic remedy which should be granted only where the petitioner's right to the requested relief is clear and indisputable

an appropriate remedy in cases where the lower court has no jurisdiction over the subject matter in controversy, or, having such jurisdiction, exceeds its legitimate powers

an extraordinary remedy

an extraordinary writ

an order issued by a higher court commanding a lower court to cease from proceeding in some matter not within its jurisdiction or in excess of its jurisdiction