In any suit an affidavit that the witness or party resides out of this state, or is out of it, shall be prima facie evidence of the fact although such affidavit be made without previous notice. Where anything is required by any statute to be published in a newspaper, the certificate of the editor or publisher or affidavit of any other person shall be admitted as evidence of what is stated therein as to the publication.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 57. Evidence and Witnesses
Article 5. Miscellaneous Provisions
§57-5-1. Summons for Witnesses
§57-5-3. Production of Writings -- by Party
§57-5-4. Production of Writings -- by Person Other Than Party
§57-5-4a. Hospital Records; Definitions
§57-5-4b. Hospital Records; Furnishing Copies in Compliance With Subpoenas
§57-5-4c. Hospital Records; Sealing, Identification and Direction of Copies
§57-5-4d. Hospital Records; Opening of Sealed Envelopes
§57-5-4e. Hospital Records; Custodian's Affidavit; Charges
§57-5-4f. Hospital Records; Admissibility of Copies and Affidavits
§57-5-4g. Hospital Records; Obtaining Personal Attendance of Custodian
§57-5-4i. Hospital Records; Substitution of Copies After Introduction of Originals
§57-5-4j. Hospital Records; Evidence of Reasonableness of Medical Expenses
§57-5-5. Failure of Witness to Attend or Produce Writing
§57-5-6. Commitment to Jail of Person Attending but Refusing to Testify or Produce Writing
§57-5-7. Interpreters Required
§57-5-8. Who May Administer Oath to Witness
§57-5-10. Affidavit of Nonresidence; Affidavit of Publication in Newspaper