West Virginia Code > Chapter 56 > Article 9 – Removal of Causes
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| 56-9-1 | Removal of causes generally; notice; motion |
| 56-9-2 | Removal where it is improper for judge to hear case |
| 56-9-3 | Transfer of papers; proceedings after removal; costs |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 56 > Article 9 - Removal of Causes
- 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.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.