At any time before trial in a civil action involving less than $5,000 the action may be removed to circuit court upon the concurrence of all parties and upon the payment of the circuit court filing fee. At any time before trial in a civil action involving $5,000 or more, any party may, upon payment of the circuit court filing fee, cause such action to be removed to the circuit court: Provided, That at any time before trial in any action for wrongful occupation or unlawful detainer involving $2,500 or more any party may, upon payment of the circuit court filing fee, cause such action to be removed to circuit court. All appropriate documents shall then be forwarded along with the fee to the clerk of the circuit court. The matter shall then be heard by the circuit court.
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.