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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 53. Extraordinary Remedies » Article 1. Prohibition and Mandamus » §53-1-1. When Writ of Prohibition Lies as Matter of Right

The writ of prohibition shall lie as a matter of right in all cases of usurpation and abuse of power, when the inferior court has not jurisdiction of the subject matter in controversy, or, having such jurisdiction, exceeds its legitimate powers.