Relating generally to jurisdiction in magistrate courts

SB 742 increases the civil jurisdiction limit for West Virginia magistrate courts from $10,000 to $20,000 for claims like small debts, landlord-tenant disputes, or property detainer cases. It clarifies that corporations may be represented by agents (non-lawyers) or attorneys when pursuing their own legal claims, but not third-party rights. The bill also explicitly prohibits magistrates from representing any party in their own court. This affects individuals and businesses filing civil cases under $20,000 in magistrate court.