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Prohibition and Mandamus

W. Va. Code § 53-1-1— When writ of prohibition lies as matter of right
W. Va. Code § 53-1-2— Jurisdiction of writs of mandamus and prohibition; by whom rule to show cause or peremptory writ issued
W. Va. Code § 53-1-3— Application for mandamus or prohibition
W. Va. Code § 53-1-4— Contents of petition
W. Va. Code § 53-1-5— When rule to show cause issued; copy of petition to accompany service of rule; when rule returnable
W. Va. Code § 53-1-6— How defense made; reply; amendments
W. Va. Code § 53-1-7— Adjournment
W. Va. Code § 53-1-8— Award or denial of writ; costs
W. Va. Code § 53-1-9— Suspension of proceedings where prohibition applied for
W. Va. Code § 53-1-10— Certification of proceedings in vacation; entry in order book
W. Va. Code § 53-1-11— Service of writ; how obedience to writ enforced
W. Va. Code § 53-1-12— Distribution of levy under mandamus to satisfy judgment against a political subdivision