West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Supreme Court says circuit court rightfully dismissed Xenia Hotel tax assessment appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed that a lower court did not have jurisdiction in a lawsuit involving Xenia Hotels & Resorts' 2019 tax assessment. -
Supreme Court reverses case involving mineral rights
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ordered a circuit court to address the timeliness of a motion to intervene. -
Family court judge chastises Judicial Disciplinary Counsel, says they abuse power
CHARLESTON – A member of the state Judicial Hearing Board has asked the state Supreme Court to investigate the conduct of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel. -
A dozen candidates apply to replace Kaufman as Kanawha Circuit judge
CHARLESTON – Twelve people have applied for the seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Judge Tod Kaufman. -
Senate OKs amended intermediate court bill, which now goes to governor
CHARLESTON – A bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court is headed to the governor's desk. On April 1, the state Senate concurred on amendments made in the House of Delegates to Senate Bill 275. -
Supreme Court says lower court was right to refuse attorneys fees to either party
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a lower court rightfully denied a motion for attorney's fees and expenses. -
Man sues Adell Polymers for wrongful termination
PETERSBURG — A Hardy County man says Adell Polymers and its plant manager wrongfully terminated his employment. -
Amended intermediate court bill passes W.Va. House, heads back to Senate
CHARLESTON – An amended bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court has passed the House of Delegates and now heads back to the state Senate. -
Family court judge receives public admonishment for social media posts and comments
CHARLESTON – A family court judge has been publicly admonished for social media postings and comments she made regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the January siege of the U.S. Capitol. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Three Justices to Attend Boone-Lincoln Treatment Court Graduation for 20 Individuals and Families
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins, Justice Beth Walker and Justice Tim Armstead attend a treatment court graduation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 for individuals and families from Boone and Lincoln Counties. -
State Supreme Court says circuit court didn't exceed its authority
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a Monongalia Circuit Court judge in a case alleging the court exceeded its authority. -
State Supreme Court says clerk's office was wrong to impose a fee for citizens to take their own photos of documents
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an imposed fee of $1-per-page does not include photographs taken by individuals that are members of the public. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Admits Lawyers - 3/18
The following people were admitted to practice law in West Virginia during virtual and in-person ceremonies before the Supreme Court of Appeals on February 9 and March 17. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: College of Law Students to Attend Supreme Court Docket Virtually
Each year the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia makes a trip to the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown as part of the Court’s effort to build greater awareness of the judicial system and the work of the Court. -
Supreme Court rules lawsuit was rightfully dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit against the Chemours Company was rightfully dismissed because the claims had already been adjudicated in a previous lawsuit. -
Justices hear arguments regarding alleged state employee wage payment shortfalls
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will decide whether to remand a case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay. -
The Name Game: Over-naming in West Virginia asbestos litigation
This legislation is needed in West Virginia. Over-naming of asbestos defendants is a serious issue, unnecessarily driving up litigation costs, bankrupting companies, creating further West Virginia court backlogs, and leaving unsuspecting victims with delayed recoveries. -
State Supreme Court orders Monongalia school board to explain why it rejected charter school application
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court wants the Monongalia County Board of Education to explain why it rejected the state's first charter school application, it said in an order. -
Kaufman says changes all around him made him decide to retire from Kanawha bench
CHARLESTON –Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman said changes in how courtrooms operate over the last few years made him realize it’s time to step aside. -
Resolution removing state courts from impeachments heads to full Senate
CHARLESTON – The full state Senate will vote on a resolution saying state courts have no authority to interfere with impeachment proceedings in the House or state Senate.