West Virginia § 53-2-5 - 53-2-5. Service of writ or summons.
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§ 53-2-5. 53-2-5. Service of writ or summons.
Every such writ or summons shall be served as provided in article two, chapter fifty-six of this code, and if it be against a corporation, it shall be served on some of the persons mentioned in sections thirteen and fourteen of article three, chapter fifty-six of this code; and if service thereof cannot otherwise be made upon any defendant named in such writ or summons, it may be made by publication as prescribed in said last-named article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 53-2-5 cover?
Section 53-2-5 ("53-2-5. Service of writ or summons.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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