W. Va. Code § 53-1-2

Current through 2024 First Special Session

Section 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 cognizance has been taken by the supreme court of appeals or a judge thereof in vacation), shall be in the circuit court of the county in which the record or proceeding is to which the writ relates. A rule to show cause as hereinafter provided for may be issued by a judge of a circuit court or of the supreme court of appeals in vacation. A writ peremptory may be awarded by a circuit court or a judge thereof in vacation, or by the supreme court of appeals in term.