If at any time a magistrate determines that an action involves a matter outside of or an amount in excess of the jurisdiction of the magistrate court, the action shall be dismissed without prejudice. Judgment shall be awarded against the plaintiff in such event for any costs incurred by defendant. A plaintiff may, at any time before such dismissal, forgive in writing any amounts which may be in excess of the monetary limitation of the court's jurisdiction and confer jurisdiction thereby.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 4. Procedure Before Trial
§50-4-1. Commencement of Civil Actions
§50-4-2. Commencement of Criminal Prosecutions
§50-4-3. Appointment of Counsel in Criminal Proceeding
§50-4-4. Long-Arm Jurisdiction; Manner of Service in Civil Cases
§50-4-4a. Appearance in Civil Cases
§50-4-5. Return Date in Civil Action; Setting of Trial Date; Failure to Appear or Notify
§50-4-6. Return Date in Criminal Proceedings; Setting Trial Date
§50-4-7. Disqualification of Magistrate
§50-4-8. Removal to Circuit Court
§50-4-10. Default Judgment; Confession of Judgment
§50-4-11. Dismissal of Actions for Lack of Jurisdiction
§50-4-12. Dismissal of Actions for Failure to Appear, Testify, etc.