West Virginia Statutes

§ 38-16-106 — Nonconsensual common law lien defined

West Virginia·Ch. 38 LIENS·Art. 16 FRAUDULENT COMMON LAW LIENS

"Nonconsensual common law lien" means a fraudulent lien that is misrepresented as a valid lien because it:

(1)Is not provided for by a specific statute;
(2)Does not derive its existence from the consent of the owner of the affected property; and
(3)Is not an equitable lien or other lien imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Legislative History

1999 Reg. Sess., SB608

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