If the defendant appear and make defense, such defense may be by demurrer, or answer on oath, to the petition, or both, such answer to be subject to demurrer by the petitioner or relator. Reply may be made when proper. The court or judge may permit amendments as in other cases.
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