WEST VIRGINIA RULES

OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

I. SCOPE OF RULES — ONE FORM OF ACTION.

RULES CURRENT THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2002

Rule 1. Scope and purpose of rules.

These rules govern the procedure in all trial courts of record in all actions, suits, or other judicial proceedings of a civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity, with the qualifications and exceptions stated in Rule 81. They shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.

Rule 2. One form of action.

There shall be one form of action to be known as ‘‘civil action’’.

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