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West Virginia Trial Court RulesChapter 2 - Civil Matters
Rule 20 - Extension of Answer Date
Rule 20.01 - Generally

W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 20.01

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Rule 20.01 - Generally

Unless otherwise ordered, the time to answer or otherwise respond to a complaint may be extended by stipulation. The stipulation shall constitute an appearance by any defendant who is a party to it. An extension by stipulation will not affect other deadlines established by the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure, these Trial Court Rules, or the court.

W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 20.01