At the direction of the court or judge, the affidavits of witnesses taken by either party, on reasonable notice to the other, may be read as evidence.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 53. Extraordinary Remedies
§53-4-1. When and by Whom Writ Granted
§53-4-2. To Whom Writ Directed; Return of Writ
§53-4-3. Bond May Be Required of Petitioner
§53-4-5. Penalty for Disobeying Writ
§53-4-6. When Affidavits May Be Read as Evidence
§53-4-8. Facts Proved May Be Made Part of Record
§53-4-9. Powers of Judge in Vacation
§53-4-10. Judgment Conclusive; Exception
§53-4-11. Revision of Judgment by Supreme Court of Appeals
§53-4-12. Disposition of Prisoner and Proceedings Pending Writ of Error