Legal Definitions - extraordinary remedy

An extraordinary remedy is a legal solution that is not available to a party unless it is necessary to protect a right that cannot be protected by a standard legal or equitable remedy. It is a remedy that goes beyond the usual legal solutions available to a party.

Examples of extraordinary remedies include:

• Writ of mandamus
• Habeas corpus

These remedies are not commonly used, but they are available in certain situations where a party's rights are at risk and cannot be protected by standard legal or equitable remedies.

For example, a writ of habeas corpus can be used to challenge the legality of a person's detention or imprisonment. This remedy is considered extraordinary because it is not commonly used and is only available in certain situations where a person's liberty is at risk.