West Virginia § 44-8-10 No costs recoverable in, and injunction against, second suit

West Virginia Statutes

§ 44-8-10 — No costs recoverable in, and injunction against, second suit

West Virginia § 44-8-10

Ch. 44ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Art. 8REAL ESTATE OF DECEDENTS

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W. Va. Code § 44-8-10 (2026).

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After the commencement of any such suit as aforesaid, if any creditor of the deceased commence another suit, action or proceeding, upon a claim against him or his estate, no costs shall be recovered in such last-mentioned suit, action, or proceeding; and the court, or judge thereof in vacation, may enjoin the plaintiff therein from the prosecution of any such suit, action or proceeding, and require him to assert his claim or lien in the suit provided for by this article, or make any other order or decree that may seem right and proper to protect the interests of all parties having claims or liens.

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After the commencement of any such suit as aforesaid, if any creditor of the deceased commence another suit, action or proceeding, upon a claim against him or his estate, no costs shall be recovered in such last-mentioned suit, action, or proceeding; and the court, or judge thereof in vacation, may enjoin the plaintiff therein from the prosecution of any such suit, action or proceeding, and require him to assert his claim or lien in the suit provided for by this article, or make any other order or decree that may seem right and proper to protect the interests of all parties having claims or liens.