West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Supreme Court says circuit court rightfully dismissed Berkeley assessment appeals case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that Berkeley Circuit Court is without discretion on a matter involving a company and the Berkeley County Board of Assessment Appeals. -
Armstead hopes to continue positive path for Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead believes the state Supreme Court has come a long way in the 1.5 years since he joined the court, and he hopes to continue down that path on the court. -
Supreme Court extends emergency status to May 1; Kanawha Judicial Annex closure extended
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has extended the Judicial Emergency because of the Coronavirus pandemic through May 1. Also, Kanawha County officials said April the Kanawha County Judicial Annex will remain closed until at least April 27. Seven Judicial Annex employees and one spouse of an employee all have tested positive for Coronavirus. -
UPDATE: With seven confirmed cases, Salango optimistic about stopping spread of Coronavirus at Kanawha Judicial Annex
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he is optimistic about actions taken to stop the spread of the Coronavirus at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. Seven employees of the building have been diagnosed, and one spouse of an employee also has tested positive. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Kanawha Judicial Offices Remain Functional Despite Building Closure
Essential judicial functions are continuing in Kanawha County despite the closure of the Kanawha County Judicial Annex due to the ongoing COVID-19 virus. -
Hummel wants to use experience, passion for judiciary on Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge David Hummel hopes to use his experience and passion for the judiciary to bring about change on the West Virginia Supreme Court if he is elected. -
Huntington Chamber's PAC endorses Armstead, Hutchison, Tabit for Supreme Court
HUNTINGTON – HuntPAC, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee, unanimously has voted to endorse Justice Tim Armstead and Justice John Hutchison for re-election as well as Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit to the West Virginia Supreme Court. -
UPDATE: Some Kanawha judicial workers say they learned of virus dangers too slowly; Salango says officials are being diligent
CHARLESTON – After a second county court employee tested positive for Coronavirus, the Kanawha County Judicial Annex has been ordered closed until further notice. And now, after a fourth Judicial Annex employee has tested positive, at least a few other employees who work in the building and some visitors are not happy about what they call a delay in notifying them about possible contamination. -
Hutchison hopes to continue restoring trust in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison wants to continue restoring integrity and trust in the court if he is elected to continue on the court. -
Wooton wants to continue public service on Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Beckley attorney and former legislator Bill Wooton wants to continue a lifetime of public service as a justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court. -
Supreme Court suspends attorney's law license for two years
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of an attorney for two years. -
Justices says circuit court misapplied discovery rule
CHARLESTON — The Supreme Court of Appeals found that the circuit court improperly awarded a man relief on the merits of his grievance. -
Schwartz wants Supreme Court to be fair, predictable
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Bill Schwartz wants to ensure the court fair and predictable. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Court Proceedings Throughout W.Va. Due to Coronavirus
Chief Justice Tim Armstead and the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia directed state courts to suspend all but emergency proceedings through April 10 due to public safety concerns about coronavirus (COVID19). -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judicial Employee Hospitalized with COVID-19
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has been informed by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department that an employee of the judicial branch who works in Kanawha County has tested positive for COVID-19. -
Former justice hopes to bring Supreme Court back to former glory
CHARLESTON — A former West Virginia Supreme Court justice is running again in the hopes of bringing the court back to how it once was. -
Lewisburg attorney's law license suspended after violating nearly 20 rules of conduct
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of Lewisburg attorney for violating nearly 20 different professional conduct rules. -
Supreme Court says hernia surgery isn't part of claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers' Compensation Board of Review rightfully denied a claim to pay for hernia repair surgery. -
State Supreme Court declares judicial emergency to limit in-person contact
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has declared a judicial emergency in effect through April 10 to try to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus. -
State Supreme Court says judicial employees diagnosed with Coronavirus
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia says a judicial branch employee who works in Kanawha County has tested positive for Coronavirus.