West Virginia Code Chapter 55, Article 3 — Unlawful Entry or Detainer
Art. 55-3, Unlawful Entry or Detainer (6 sections): the older civil-procedure remedy for forcible entry and unlawful detainer of real property. Source: West Virginia Code, as published by the West Virginia Legislature (code.wvlegislature.gov). Section count verified live 2026-10-26.
Provisions (6)
§ 55-3-1
Issuance of summons.
§ 55-3-2
Assessment of damages.
§ 55-3-3
Return day and service of summons; plea; issue and trial.
§ 55-3-4
Period of limitation; verdict and judgment.
§ 55-3-5
Judgment not a bar to action of ejectment; verdict not conclusive of facts in future action; allowance for improvements not precluded.
§ 55-3-6