West Virginia Code > Chapter 57 > Article 2 – Writings and Statements of Private Persons
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| 57-2-1 | Handwriting analysis |
| 57-2-2 | When attesting witness need not be called |
| 57-2-3 | Statement by accused upon legal examination |
| 57-2-4 | Justification and mitigation of damages in action for defamation |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 57 > Article 2 - Writings and Statements of Private Persons
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.