W. Va. Code § 56-4-59
Answer asking affirmative relief equivalent to crossbill
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 56 — Pleading and Practice · Status: effective
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When a defendant in equity in his answer alleges new matter constituting a claim to affirmative relief, the case shall be decided upon the same principles, and the same relief shall be decreed in the case, as if a crossbill had been filed to obtain such relief.