West Virginia Code
Chapter 53. Extraordinary Remedies
Article 1. Prohibition and Mandamus

§53-1-1. When Writ of Prohibition Lies as Matter of Right - The writ of prohibition shall lie as a matter of...

§53-1-2. Jurisdiction of Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition; by Whom Rule to Show Cause or Peremptory Writ Issued - Jurisdiction of writs of mandamus and prohibition (except cases whereof...

§53-1-3. Application for Mandamus or Prohibition - Application for a writ of mandamus or a writ of...

§53-1-4. Contents of Petition - The petition shall state plainly and concisely the grounds of...

§53-1-5. When Rule to Show Cause Issued; Copy of Petition to Accompany Service of Rule; When Rule Returnable - The court or judge to whom the petition in mandamus...

§53-1-6. How Defense Made; Reply; Amendments - If the defendant appear and make defense, such defense may...

§53-1-7. Adjournment - When the case is before the judge of a circuit...

§53-1-8. Award or Denial of Writ; Costs - The writ peremptory shall be awarded or denied according to...

§53-1-9. Suspension of Proceedings Where Prohibition Applied For - On petition for a writ of prohibition, the circuit court,...

§53-1-10. Certification of Proceedings in Vacation; Entry in Order Book - When the proceedings on the petition are had before the...

§53-1-11. Service of Writ; How Obedience to Writ Enforced - Service of a copy of the order awarding the writ...

§53-1-12. Distribution of Levy Under Mandamus to Satisfy Judgment Against a Political Subdivision - Wherever a writ of mandamus, issued to enforce the laying...