Where a party dies, or becomes convict of felony, or insane, or the powers of a party who is a personal representative, committee, or guardian cease, if such fact occur after verdict, judgment may be entered as if it had not occurred.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 56. Pleading and Practice
Article 8. Abatement, Revival, Discontinuance, Reinstatement of Suits; Substitution of Parties
§56-8-2. Death of Joint Party; Revival of Pending Suit or Action
§56-8-3. Marriage of Female Party
§56-8-5. Scire Facias or Motion for Revival; Continuance
§56-8-6. Time for Issuance of Scire Facias; Entering Order at Rules
§56-8-7. Proceedings After Revival Against Defendant Whose Powers Cease
§56-8-8. When Suit Discontinued Unless Revived
§56-8-9. Discontinuance for Failure to Prosecute or Pay Court Costs
§56-8-10. Death of One of Numerous Parties in Equity
§56-8-11. Death of Trustee and Appointment of Substitute in Pending Suit