The writ of prohibition shall lie as a matter of right in all cases of usurpation and abuse of power, when the inferior court has not jurisdiction of the subject matter in controversy, or, having such jurisdiction, exceeds its legitimate powers.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 53. Extraordinary Remedies
Article 1. Prohibition and Mandamus
§53-1-1. When Writ of Prohibition Lies as Matter of Right
§53-1-3. Application for Mandamus or Prohibition
§53-1-6. How Defense Made; Reply; Amendments
§53-1-8. Award or Denial of Writ; Costs
§53-1-9. Suspension of Proceedings Where Prohibition Applied For
§53-1-10. Certification of Proceedings in Vacation; Entry in Order Book
§53-1-11. Service of Writ; How Obedience to Writ Enforced
§53-1-12. Distribution of Levy Under Mandamus to Satisfy Judgment Against a Political Subdivision