West Virginia Small Claims Courts
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed June 20, 2016
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw’s team of legal writers and attorneys and in accordance with our editorial standards.
The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area.
In West Virginia, Statute 50-2-1 establishes that the Magistrates Courts handle small claims with $5,000 or less in dispute.
- West Virginia Magistrate Courts From the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
- Magistrate Court - How To Handle Your Own Case From Legal Aid of West Virginia.
Last updated on 1/23/13
Next Steps
Contact a qualified attorney to help you with preparing for and dealing with going to court.