WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 54-2-16a
§54-2-16a. Liability for costs generally.
Except as otherwise specially provided, all costs of a
condemnation proceeding in the trial court shall be paid by the
applicant. In every condemnation proceeding in an appellate court,
costs shall be recovered in such court by the party substantially
prevailing.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session