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§ 17A-4-9 — Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation

West Virginia § 17A-4-9
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 17AMOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS
Art. 4TRANSFERS OF TITLE OR INTEREST

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W. Va. Code § 17A-4-9 (2026).

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The owner of a motor vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his title or interest and who has delivered possession of such vehicle and the certificate of title thereto properly endorsed to the purchaser or transferee shall not be liable for any damages thereafter resulting from negligent operation of such vehicle by another.

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Legislative History

1951 Reg. Sess., HB189

Nearby Sections

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§ 17A-1-1
Definitions
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Classification of vehicles for purpose of registration
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Fees upon transfer of registration and issuance of certificates of title
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Fees for duplicate registration plates, registration cards and certificates of title
§ 17A-10-12
When fees returnable
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Payment of fees and passenger seat tax to cities or towns
§ 17A-10-14
Registration plate for amateur radio station operators; fees; rules and forms
§ 17A-10-15
Additional fee for contribution to the highway litter control fund
§ 17A-10-16
Fee for the A. James Manchin Fund
§ 17A-10-17
Fee for West Virginia Parkways Authority Single Fee Program
§ 17A-10-2
Registration fees of motor vehicles used for transportation of property and persons determined by declared gross weight
§ 17A-10-3
Registration fees for vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires
§ 17A-10-3a
Special registration of antique motor vehicles and motorcycles; definition, registration, and use of classic motor vehicles and classic motorcycles; customized antique plates
§ 17A-10-3b
Motorcycle safety fee
§ 17A-10-3c
Additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles
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