West Virginia Precise is a legal form used in the state of West Virginia to initiate legal proceedings. It is a brief document, signed by the plaintiff (the party initiating the legal action), that orders the defendant (the party being sued) to appear in court at a specified time and date. West Virginia Precise may be used to initiate a variety of legal proceedings, including civil suits, criminal proceedings, and divorce proceedings. There are two types of West Virginia Precise: the original precise and the precise for default judgment. The original precise outlines the initial complaint and orders the defendant to appear before the court. The precise for default judgment is used when the defendant fails to appear in court after being served the original precise. This precise asks the court to enter a default judgment against the defendant, without hearing the defendant's side of the case.