# W. Va. Code § 55-4-2: Venue

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 55-4-2
- **Heading:** Venue
- **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 2

## Text

Every such action shall be brought in the circuit court, or any other court given by any statute concurrent jurisdiction to try actions of ejectment, of the county in which the real estate, or some part thereof, is.

## 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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