West Virginia § 32-4-408 Injunctions

West Virginia Statutes

§ 32-4-408 — Injunctions

West Virginia § 32-4-408

Ch. 32UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT

Art. 4GENERAL PROVISIONS

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W. Va. Code § 32-4-408 (2026).

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Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, he may in his discretion bring an action in the circuit court of Kanawha county or a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where one or more of the defendants reside or have a place of business to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order hereunder. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant's assets. The court may not require the commissioner to post a bond.

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Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, he may in his discretion bring an action in the circuit court of Kanawha county or a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where one or more of the defendants reside or have a place of business to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order hereunder. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant's assets. The court may not require the commissioner to post a bond.