West Virginia Code Chapter 56. Pleading and Practice § 56-3-25. Failure to appear in response to publication; trial or hearing

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When such order shall have been so published, if the defendants against whom it is entered, or the known parties, shall not appear within the time specified in such order, the case may be tried or heard as to them at the next term of the court commencing not less than one month after the date of the first publication. Upon any trial or hearing under this section, such judgment, decree or order shall be entered as may appear just.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code

Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 56. Pleading and Practice § 56-3-25. Failure to appear in response to publication; trial or hearing - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-56-pleading-and-practice/wv-code-sect-56-3-25/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Did FindLaw Help You Understand This Legal Issue?

Make It a Preferred Google Search Source

Add to Google

Latest Blog Posts

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)