West Virginia Statutes
§ 50-5-10 — Setting aside judgment
West Virginia § 50-5-10
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 50-5-10 (2026).
Text
Upon motion made within twenty days after judgment by any party in a civil action or by the defendant in a criminal action, the magistrate who heard the matter or his successor or designee may, upon good cause shown, set aside judgment and order a new trial. All parties shall be given notice of such motion and an opportunity to be heard.
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Legislative History
1992 Reg. Sess., HB4077; 1976 Reg. Sess., HB1087
Nearby Sections
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§ 50-1-1
Magistrate court created§ 50-1-12
Conduct of office; penalty§ 50-1-15
Transitional provisions§ 50-1-16
Supervisory rules§ 50-1-2
Number of magistrates§ 50-1-3
Salaries of magistrates§ 50-1-4
Qualifications of magistrates; training; oath; continuing education; time devoted to public duties§ 50-1-6
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 50-5-10, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/50/50-5-10.