West Virginia § 55-10-29 - 55-10-29. Venue.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 55-10-29 — 55-10-29. Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-10-29. 55-10-29. Venue.
A motion pursuant to section seven of this article must be made in the circuit court of the county in which the agreement to arbitrate specifies the arbitration hearing is to be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the circuit court of the county in which it was held. Otherwise, the motion may be made in the court of any county in which an adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if no adverse party has a residence or place of business in this state, in the circuit court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. All subsequent motions must be made in the court hearing the initial motion unless the court otherwise directs.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 55-10-29
What does West Virginia Code § 55-10-29 cover?
Section 55-10-29 ("55-10-29. Venue.") 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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