In a plea, replication or subsequent pleading, intended to be pleaded in bar or in maintenance of the action, it shall not be necessary to use any allegation of "actionem non" or "precludi non," or to the like effect, or any prayer of judgment.
W. Va. Code § 56-4-41
Unnecessary allegations in pleas, etc
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