West Virginia § 38-16-102 Court of competent jurisdiction defined

West Virginia Statutes

§ 38-16-102 — Court of competent jurisdiction defined

West Virginia § 38-16-102

Ch. 38LIENS

Art. 16FRAUDULENT COMMON LAW LIENS

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W. Va. Code § 38-16-102 (2026).

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"Court of competent jurisdiction" means a circuit court, magistrate court or administrative agency within this state or a court or administrative agency of another state, or a court or administrative agency of the federal government having jurisdiction and due legal authority to establish a charge against or an interest in real or personal property by ordering or authorizing the imposition of a lien against the property.

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"Court of competent jurisdiction" means a circuit court, magistrate court or administrative agency within this state or a court or administrative agency of another state, or a court or administrative agency of the federal government having jurisdiction and due legal authority to establish a charge against or an interest in real or personal property by ordering or authorizing the imposition of a lien against the property.