The party against whom the writ of mandamus or writ of prohibition is sought, when properly served with notice, shall file an answer before the hearing and show cause why the writ of mandamus or writ of prohibition should not be granted; otherwise, upon a proper showing, suitable relief shall be speedily granted.Acts 1939, No. 54, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 33-107.
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