West Virginia § 21-11A-7 Prerequisites to commencing an action

West Virginia Statutes

§ 21-11A-7 — Prerequisites to commencing an action

West Virginia § 21-11A-7

Ch. 21LABOR

Art. 11ANOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

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W. Va. Code § 21-11A-7 (2026).

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(a)The procedures contained in this article are exclusive and required prerequisites to commencing a civil action under the West Virginia rules of civil procedure.

(b)If a claimant files a civil action alleging a construction defect without first complying with the provisions of this article, then on application by a party to the action, the court shall dismiss the action, without prejudice, and the action may not be refiled until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this article.

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(a) The procedures contained in this article are exclusive and required prerequisites to commencing a civil action under the West Virginia rules of civil procedure.

(b) If a claimant files a civil action alleging a construction defect without first complying with the provisions of this article, then on application by a party to the action, the court shall dismiss the action, without prejudice, and the action may not be refiled until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this article.