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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 56. Pleading and Practice » Article 8. Abatement, Revival, Discontinuance, Reinstatement of Suits; Substitution of Parties » §56-8-1. Judgment Upon Death, Conviction or Insanity of Party; Termination of Powers of Guardian, etc.

Where a party dies, or becomes convict of felony, or insane, or the powers of a party who is a personal representative, committee, or guardian cease, if such fact occur after verdict, judgment may be entered as if it had not occurred.