A party who intends to raise an issue about a foreign country’s law must give notice by a pleading or other writing. In determining foreign law, the court may consider any relevant material or source, including testimony, whether or not submitted by a party or admissible under the West Virginia Rules of Evidence. The court’s determination shall be treated as a ruling on a question of law.
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Rule 44.1 Determination of foreign law.
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