If any person on whom such writ is served shall, in disobedience to such writ, fail to bring the body of the petitioner, with a return of the cause of his detention, before the court or judge before whom the writ is returnable, for three days after such service, he shall forfeit to the petitioner $300.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 53-4-5

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