Contact: Dr. Donna M. Simon (304) 766-3363 dsimon@wvstateu.edu

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – Students, faculty and staff at West Virginia State University (WVSU) will have the opportunity to witness the workings of the state’s highest court first-hand on Wednesday, April 24, when the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hear arguments on campus.
The visit is the first by the Supreme Court to WVSU and will feature arguments in four cases beginning at 10 a.m. in room 134 of the Wilson University Union. The event is free and open to the public.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students or for anyone interested in the judicial process, to see the workings of the Court for themselves.” said Thomas R. Bennett II, assistant vice president for University & Legislative Relations at WVSU. “The Supreme Court of Appeals is the highest court in West Virginia, and its rulings have a far reaching impact.”
The Court typically hears arguments in the Supreme Court Chamber at the State Capitol building in Charleston, but it has held sessions outside of Charleston in the past. West Virginia University and Marshall University have both previously hosted a visit by the Supreme Court.
Bennett said that an invitation to bring the Court to Institute was extended last fall.
“The Justices look forward to being in the community, hearing cases outside the Court Chamber in the State Capitol. We are happy to visit the campus of West Virginia State and to be in the company of students, faculty, administrators, and neighbors,” said Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin.
Arguments in the following four cases will take place on April 24:
Documents filed in each case can be found online at the Supreme Court’s website at .