West Virginia § 53-3-5 - 53-3-5. Stay of proceedings on judgment or order removed by certiorari -- Bond.

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§ 53-3-5. 53-3-5. Stay of proceedings on judgment or order removed by certiorari -- Bond.

A writ of certiorari shall not operate to suspend the judgment or order removed thereby, or proceedings on such judgment or order, except in a criminal case, until the party applying therefor, or someone for him shall file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court a bond payable to the State of West Virginia, with security approved by such clerk, in a penalty to be prescribed by the court or judge awarding the writ, conditioned to perform and satisfy such judgment or order as may be rendered or made by the circuit court, and to pay all such damages and costs as may be awarded to any party by such court or judge, and with any further condition which such court or judge may prescribe.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 53-3-5 cover?

Section 53-3-5 ("53-3-5. Stay of proceedings on judgment or order removed by certiorari -- Bond.") 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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