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W. Va. R. 11

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Rule 11 Answer

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Rule Text

An answer which need not be verified, may be filed and served by the respondent prior to the circuit court hearing.

Plain-English Summary (for reference only — not a substitute for the rule text above)

This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.

If you are named as a respondent in one of these cases, you have the choice to file an answer. This is your written response to the claims made against you. You do not have to file one, but you can if you want to explain your side or respond to what has been said.

Your answer does not need to be verified. This means you do not have to sign it under oath or have it notarized. You just need to write it out and file it with the court.

You must file and serve your answer before the circuit court hearing takes place. Serving it means you send a copy to the other side in the case, not just the court. Make sure you get this done with enough time before your hearing date so everyone has a chance to see what you have to say.

Committee Notes

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