On petition for a writ of prohibition, the circuit court, or judge in vacation, or the Supreme Court of Appeals, or a judge thereof in vacation, may, at any time before or after the application for the writ is made, if deemed proper, make an order, a copy of which shall be served on the defendant, suspending the proceedings sought to be prohibited until the final decision of the cause.
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