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Applicability and scope of the writs of certiorari and prohibition

Distinction between prohibition and certiorari in relation to locus standi

Distinction between the order of certiorari and the order of prohibition

Functions of the writs of certiorari and prohibition

Principles governing the grant of the orders of certiorari and prohibition

What determines whether the orders of prohibition and certiorari was appropriate in a particular case

When certiorari and prohibition will be granted

Whether a misjoinder is a ground for seeking the reliefs of certiorari and prohibition

Whether an applicant for certiorari or prohibition must establish that he has locus standi

Whether an order for prohibition or certiorari is obtainable as of right

Whether certiorari and prohibition will be automatically granted to quash a judgment where there is a breach of the rules of natural justice

Whether errors made by a magistrate within his jurisdiction can be a subject for certiorari or prohibition

Whether proof of a breach of any of the rules of natural justice is a proper ground for the grant of certiorari and prohibition

Whether the act of entering nolle prosequi by the Attorney-General is subject to the orders of certiorari or prohibition

Whether the fact that he prosecution had presented a case bristling "with contradictions, conflicts and inconsistencies" in an abortive committal proceedings satisfies any requirement for invoking the orders of certiorari and prohibition

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