53-5-1 Injunction for protection of property
53-5-2 Forthcoming bond may be required where removal of property from state enjoined
53-5-3 In what courts bill brought
53-5-4 General jurisdiction of judge to award injunction
53-5-5 Injunction by judge of Supreme Court of Appeals
53-5-6 Injunction by circuit court or judge where award thereof refused by court of limited jurisdiction
53-5-7 To what clerk order for injunction directed
53-5-8 Equity of plaintiff to be shown by affidavit or otherwise; notice to adverse party; hearing after injunction awarded or denied; certification of questions; appeals
53-5-9 Injunction bond
53-5-10 How surety in forthcoming bond may obtain additional security
53-5-11 Dissolution of injunction in vacation
53-5-12 Damages on dissolution; liability of sureties on forthcoming bond
53-5-13 Dismissal of bill for injunction
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 53 > Article 5 - Injunctions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.