West Virginia Affidavit: Default Judgment is a legal document used in the state of West Virginia when a defendant has failed to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit. This affidavit is used to request a default judgment from the court, which is a legal ruling that allows a plaintiff to win a case without the need for a trial. There are two types of West Virginia Affidavit: Default Judgment; one for civil cases and one for criminal cases. The civil affidavit is used when there is a dispute between two parties over a contractual agreement or other monetary issues. The criminal affidavit is used when a defendant has failed to appear in court or respond to a criminal charge. Both affidavits must be signed by a witness and notarized in order for them to be valid.