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Calculate West Virginia court deadlines under W. Va. R. Civ. P. Covers 20-day answer windows, 3-day mail extensions, summary judgment timelines, and West Virginia holiday exclusions.

West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure

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West Virginia Deadline Rules

  • Answer to complaint: 20 days after service (W. Va. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1))
  • Mail service adds 3 calendar days to response periods (W. Va. R. Civ. P. 6(e))
  • Response to motion for summary judgment: 21 days (W. Va. R. Civ. P. 56(c))
  • West Virginia legal holidays toll deadlines; next court day rule applies

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