West Virginia Code > Chapter 44 > Article 12 – Powers of Clerk in Vacation of County Court
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| 44-12-1 | What clerk may do in vacation of county court |
| 44-12-2 | Report by clerk to county court; hearing on same |
| 44-12-3 | Confirmation of action of clerk |
| 44-12-4 | Costs |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 44 > Article 12 - Powers of Clerk in Vacation of County Court
- County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.