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2012 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 56. PLEADING AND PRACTICE
ARTICLE 4. RULES AND PLEADING.
§56-4-38. Pleading in abatement and in bar at same time; trial of issues.


WV Code § 56-4-38 (through 1st Spec. Sess. 2012) What's This?


The defendant may plead in abatement and in bar at the same time, but the issue on the plea in abatement shall be first tried, and if such issue be found against the defendant, he may, nevertheless, make any other defense he may have to the action.

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