Was Is Quo Warranto?

Quo warranto is a special form of legal action used to resolve a dispute over whether a specific person has the legal right to hold the public office that he or she occupies. Quo warranto is used to test a person's legal right to hold an office, not to evaluate the person's performance in the office.

What does the term quo warranto means?

quo warranto in British English

(ˈkwəʊ wɒˈræntəʊ ) noun. law. a proceeding initiated to determine or (formerly) a writ demanding by what authority a person claims an office, franchise, or privilege.

Who can file quo warranto?

A writ of Qua-Warranto can be claimed by a person if he satisfy the court that— 1. the office in question is public office 2. it is held by a person without legal authority the writ of Qua Warranto is not issued in respect of an office of a private character.