Service of a copy of the order awarding the writ shall be equivalent to service of the writ, and obedience to the writ or order may be enforced by process of contempt in vacation in like manner as in term.
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