West Virginia Code § 53-1-5

When rule to show cause issued; copy of petition to accompany service of
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rule; when rule returnable.
The court or judge to whom the petition in mandamus or prohibition is presented shall, if the
petition makes a prima facie case, issue a rule against the defendant to show cause why the
writ prayed for should not be awarded. A copy of the petition shall accompany service of the
rule. Such rule shall be returnable at a time to be fixed by the court or judgee.

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