Demand Letter in West Virginia
A demand letter asks someone to pay or fix a problem before you go to small claims court. Many judges expect one, and it is useful evidence. Your state's small claims limit and fee are shown below.
What West Virginia law says
| Small claims limit | $20,000 in value or amount in controversy. Magistrate courts also hear unlawful entry and detainer of real property when title is not in dispute. Most recently amended by 2025 HB 2761. Source: W. Va. Code 50-2-1 |
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| Filing fee | $30 for claims of $500 or less; $35 for over $500 to $1,000; $40 for over $1,000 to $2,000; $50 for over $2,000; $30 for relief other than money. Fees are collected in advance, and people unable to pay may proceed without prepayment under W. Va. Code 59-2-1. The magistrate court also charges $1 for mailing by certified or registered mail with return receipt. Source: W. Va. Code 50-3-1 |
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[today's date]
To: [person or business name], [their address]
From: [your name], [your address]
This letter is a formal demand for $[amount demanded] for [what happened, with dates].
[Short list of facts and attached documents: contract, receipts, photos, messages.]
Please pay this amount by [payment deadline] by [payment method].
If I do not receive payment by then, I intend to file a claim in [court name] without further notice.
[your name] [phone or email]
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