In 2010, Perry also paid $9 million for Dean Gardens, a garish home on 58 acres in Johns Creek. He never lived on that property and is now reportedly in talks to sell it to a developer who would demolish it to build a subdivision.
writ of mandate (mandamus). n. a court order to a government agency, including another court, to follow the law by correcting its prior actions or ceasing illegal acts.
Legal Definition of writ. 2 : an order or mandatory process in writing issued in the name of the sovereign or of a court or judicial officer commanding the person to whom it is directed to perform or refrain from performing a specified act Editor's note: The writ was a vital official instrument in the old common law of England.