West Virginia Statutes

§ 38-16-201 — Bonafide liens are not affected by this article

West Virginia § 38-16-201
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 38LIENS
Art. 16FRAUDULENT COMMON LAW LIENS

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W. Va. Code § 38-16-201 (2026).

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Regardless of whether such liens may also be considered to be common law liens, nothing in this article is intended to affect:

(1)Statutory liens arising under an enactment of the Legislature;
(2)Equitable liens, constructive liens and other liens that are imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(3)Consensual liens now or hereafter recognized under the common law of this state.

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Legislative History

1999 Reg. Sess., SB608

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