West Virginia § 33-26A-18 Stay of court proceedings; reopening default judgments

West Virginia Statutes

§ 33-26A-18 — Stay of court proceedings; reopening default judgments

West Virginia § 33-26A-18

Ch. 33Â INSURANCE

Art. 26AWEST VIRGINIA LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT

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W. Va. Code § 33-26A-18 (2026).

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All proceedings in which the impaired or insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed one hundred eighty days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to a judgment under any decision, order, verdict or finding based on default the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.

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All proceedings in which the impaired or insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed one hundred eighty days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to a judgment under any decision, order, verdict or finding based on default the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.