§53-1-5. When Rule to Show Cause Issued; Copy of Petition to Accompany Service of Rule; When Rule Returnable

WV Code § 53-1-5 (2019) (N/A)
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The court or judge to whom the petition in mandamus or prohibition is presented shall, if the petition makes a prima facie case, issue a rule against the defendant to show cause why the writ prayed for should not be awarded. A copy of the petition shall accompany service of the rule. Such rule shall be returnable at a time to be fixed by the court or judge.