West Virginia Code 60A-5-503 – Injunctions

(a) The courts of record of this state have and may exercise jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin violations of this act.

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Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
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
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(b) The defendant may demand trial by jury for an alleged violation of an injunction or restraining order under this section.