relator

Definition

A party who initiates a lawsuit in the name of the state or government, often in cases seeking a writ of mandamus to compel a public official to perform a duty.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'relatus,' the past participle of 'referre' (to carry back or report). In legal English, it refers to one who reports or relates a matter to the court to initiate proceedings.

In the news

In the article, the term describes a party seeking a writ of mandamus to force action from a respondent. It serves to identify the petitioner in a specific type of legal action meant to compel official performance.

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