West Virginia Summons in a Civil Case is a legal document issued by a West Virginia court, typically in response to a complaint filed by a plaintiff. It orders the named defendant to appear in court on a specified date and time to answer the plaintiff's complaint. The Summons will include the name and address of the court, the case number, the names of the parties involved, the date and time of the hearing, and a statement informing the defendant of their rights. There are two types of West Virginia Summons in a Civil Case: general and special. A general Summons is issued to all parties named in the complaint, while the special Summons is issued only to the defendant. The Summons must be served to the defendant in a manner prescribed by law, typically by a sheriff, process server, or certified mail. If the defendant fails to appear as ordered, they may be held in contempt of court.