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W. Va. Trial Ct. R. 20.01

Generally

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Unless otherwise ordered, the time to answer or otherwise respond to a complaint may be extended by stipulation. The stipulation shall constitute an appearance by any defendant who is a party to it. An extension by stipulation will not affect other deadlines established by the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure, these Trial Court Rules, or the court.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-24
Edition: 2026-09-24
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