Pleadings allowed; form of motions and other documents

West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule: 7.

Jurisdiction: WV

Bluebook Citation: W.Va. R. Civ. P. 7.

(a) Pleadings – Only these pleadings are allowed: (1) a complaint; (2) an answer to a complaint; (3) an answer to a counterclaim designated as a counterclaim; (4) an answer to a crossclaim; (5) a third-party complaint; (6) an answer to a third-party complaint; and (7) if the court orders one, a reply to an answer or a third-party answer. (b) Motions and other documents. (1) In general. A request for a court order shall be made by motion. The motion shall: (A) be in writing unless made during a hearing or trial; (B) state with particularity the grounds for seeking the order; and (C) state the relief sought. (2) Form. The rules governing captions and other matters of form in pleadings apply to motions and other documents.

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