55-8-1 Jurisdiction in proceedings on penal bonds
55-8-2 Action of debt or assumpsit on note or writing; action of debt for any past-due installment
55-8-3 Action of assumpsit for breach of contract
55-8-4 General issue in debt or assumpsit on sealed instrument
55-8-5 Validity of writing payable to person dead at time of execution
55-8-6 Liability of personal representative of deceased joint judgment debtor, obligor, promissor or partner
55-8-7 Action against makers, drawers, endorsers, acceptors, assignors or absolute guarantors
55-8-8 Joinder of personal representative of decedent as defendant in action under §55-8-7; judgment to affect only estate of decedent
55-8-9 Action by assignee in own name; defenses and setoff; joinder of claims
55-8-10 Assignee entitled to recover from assignor; defenses allowed
55-8-11 Limitation on jurisdiction of equity as to suit by assignee
55-8-12 Third party may sue on covenant or promise made for his sole benefit
55-8-13 Action of account
55-8-14 Agreements to indemnify against sole negligence of the indemnitee, his agents or employees against public policy; no action maintainable thereon; exceptions
55-8-15 Choice of law for computer information agreements
55-8-16 Choice of law in product liability actions
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 55 > Article 8 - Actions On Contracts

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • 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.
  • Forbearance: A means of handling a delinquent loan. A
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • 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