# W. Va. Code § 55-4-1: When ejectment a proper remedy

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 55-4-1
- **Heading:** When ejectment a proper remedy
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 55 / Article 4 / Section 1

## Text

The action of ejectment is retained and may be brought as heretofore, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained. It may also be brought in the same cases in which a writ of right might have been brought prior to July 1, in the year eighteen hundred and fifty, in the state of Virginia, and by any person claiming real estate in fee or for life, or for years, either as heir, devisee, purchaser, or otherwise.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-1 §55-4-1. When ejectment a proper remedy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-2 §55-4-2. Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-3 §55-4-3. Interest of plaintiff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-4 §55-4-4. Parties defendant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-5 §55-4-5. How action commenced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-6 §55-4-6. Declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-7 §55-4-7. Joinder of parties plaintiff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-8 §55-4-8. Service of declaration and notice; order of publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-9 §55-4-9. Rule to plead; default judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-10 §55-4-10. Plea or demurrer; issue on plea; evidence admissible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-11 §55-4-11. Equitable title of vendee as defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-12 §55-4-12. Payment or performance by mortgagor as defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-13 §55-4-13. Notice of equitable defense; resort to equity not barred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-14 §55-4-14. Consent rules not to be used; what plaintiff must prove generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S14.md)

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