Court System:

The court system in West Virginia consists of the Supreme Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, County Magistrate's Court, County Commissions and Court of Claims.  Credit and collection cases are generally determined by the Circuit Court and County Magistrate's Court.

• Circuit Court:   The Circuit Court has original and general jurisdiction of all matters at law where the amount in controversy, exclusive of interest, exceeds $300.  (51-2-2.)

  County Magistrate Court:  The County Magistrate Court has jurisdiction of all civil actions wherein the value or amount in controversy or the value of property sought, exclusive of interest and cost, is not more than $5,000.  (50-2-1.)