West Virginia Code > Chapter 38 > Article 6 – Indemnifying, Suspending and Forthcoming Bonds; Trial of Conflicting Claims to Property in Case of Levy of Execution
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 38 > Article 6 - Indemnifying, Suspending and Forthcoming Bonds; Trial of Conflicting Claims to Property in Case of Levy of Execution
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.