The supreme court shall have power to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, injunction, and such other original and remedial writs as may be provided by rule of court with authority to hear and determine the same; and each judge of the supreme court shall have like power and authority as to writs of habeas corpus. The supreme court shall give its opinion upon important questions upon solemn occasions when required by the governor, the senate, or the house of representatives; and all such opinions shall be published in connection with the reported decision of said court.

Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1049.

Editor's note: (1) This section is similar to § 3 as it existed prior to 1961.

(2) For amendments to that section prior to 1961, see L. 1885, p. 145.

Cross references: For procedure in original actions in the supreme court, see C. A. R. 21. ; for writs of habeas corpus, see article 45 of title 13; for certification of questions of law to the supreme court, see C. A. R. 21. 1.