West Virginia Code § 55-4-9

Rule to plead; default judgment
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Upon filing the declaration and notice, with proof of the service thereof as aforesaid, the
plaintiff shall be entitled to a rule upon the defendant to appear and plead at the next rule
day, if the same be filed at rules, or if filed in court, to appear and plead within such time as
shall be prescribed by the court; and if the defendant fail so to appear and plead, his default
shall be entered and judgment given against him e

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