Commencing an Action: West Virginia

February 2018 – Articles

Practical Law Alexis B. Mattingly

A Q&A guide to commencing an action in West Virginia. This Q&A addresses the requirements for drafting and filing initiating papers, serving process, and amending the complaint. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions.

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