West Virginia Statutes
§ 53-1-1 — When writ of prohibition lies as matter of right
West Virginia § 53-1-1
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W. Va. Code § 53-1-1 (2026).
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The writ of prohibition shall lie as a matter of right in all cases of usurpation and abuse of power, when the inferior court has not jurisdiction of the subject matter in controversy, or, having such jurisdiction, exceeds its legitimate powers.
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