Noun
A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by what warrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIn the writ of quo warranto proceedings that followed, the Supreme Court ruled that the Senate was not permitted to rescind advice and consent after the officer had been installed. Source: Internet
Former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno claimed that she was prohibited from speaking to Supreme Court justices before the majority of them voted to grant a quo warranto petition seeking her ouster. Source: Internet
"Being the architect of the quo warranto petition, you now have the burden of showing to the People that you have more integrity than the Chief Justice," Acosta said in her letter. Source: Internet
MANILA - A former Supreme Court magistrate believes the Senate cannot review the SC's decision if the high tribunal grants a quo warranto petition nullifying the appointment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Source: Internet
He was not a signatory to Senate Resolution 738 which urged the Supreme Court to review its ouster of CJ Sereno through a quo warranto petition filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida with the obvious support of Mr. Duterte. Source: Internet
“Even if the Chief Justice has failed our expectations, quo warranto, as a process to oust an impeachable officer and a sitting member of the Supreme Court, is a legal abomination.” Source: Internet