West Virginia § 56-6-7 Continuance upon affidavit because of absence of witness

West Virginia Statutes

§ 56-6-7 — Continuance upon affidavit because of absence of witness

West Virginia § 56-6-7

Ch. 56PLEADING AND PRACTICE

Art. 6TRIAL

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W. Va. Code § 56-6-7 (2026).

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If in any case a continuance be asked because of the absence of a witness, an affidavit must be filed, if required by any party opposing, setting forth, in addition to other matters required in order to obtain a continuance, the name of the witness and the testimony he is expected to give, and the affiant must, if required by any opposing party, submit to cross- examination in open court upon the matters set forth in such affidavit.

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If in any case a continuance be asked because of the absence of a witness, an affidavit must be filed, if required by any party opposing, setting forth, in addition to other matters required in order to obtain a continuance, the name of the witness and the testimony he is expected to give, and the affiant must, if required by any opposing party, submit to cross- examination in open court upon the matters set forth in such affidavit.