Service of a copy of the order awarding the writ shall be equivalent to service of the writ, and obedience to the writ or order may be enforced by process of contempt in vacation in like manner as in term.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 53-1-11

  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.