The petition shall state plainly and concisely the grounds of the application, concluding with a prayer for the writ.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 53-1-4

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.