W. Va. R. App. P. 2 (2026)

Rule 2. Suspension of rules

In the interest of expediting a ruling, or for other good cause shown, the Intermediate Court or the Supreme Court may suspend the requirements or provisions of any of these Rules in a particular case on application of a party or on its own motion and may order proceedings in accordance with its direction. These Rules shall be construed to allow the Intermediate Court or the Supreme Court to do substantial justice.

Part II. Attorneys and Self-represented Parties