West Virginia Statutes

§ 56-4-59 — Answer asking affirmative relief equivalent to crossbill

West Virginia § 56-4-59
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 56PLEADING AND PRACTICE
Art. 4RULES AND PLEADING

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W. Va. Code § 56-4-59 (2026).

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When a defendant in equity in his answer alleges new matter constituting a claim to affirmative relief, the case shall be decided upon the same principles, and the same relief shall be decreed in the case, as if a crossbill had been filed to obtain such relief.

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