In reply petitioner calls our attention to several cases in which writs have been issued compelling the trial courts to act under certain circumstances even though the petitioners were in contempt. ( Manriquez v. Superior Court, 199 Cal. 749 [ 251 P. 1118]; Jansen v. Superior Court, 99 Cal.App. 718 [ 279 P. 227]; Archer v. Superior Court, 81 Cal.App. 742 [ 254 P. 939].) It is conceded by petitioner and respondents that none of the authorities are directly in point.