West Virginia Statutes
§ 55-7J-2 — Restriction of defenses, standing alone, based on legal relationship
West Virginia § 55-7J-2
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 55ACTIONS, SUITS AND ARBITRATION; JUDICIAL SALE
Art. 7JFINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDERLY PERSON, PROTECTED PERSON OR INCAPACITATED ADULT
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W. Va. Code § 55-7J-2 (2026).
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Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, acting in a position of trust and confidence, including, but not limited to, as guardian, conservator, trustee or attorney for or holding power of attorney for an elderly person, protected person or incapacitated adult shall not, standing alone, constitute a defense to an action brought under this article.
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Legislative History
2016 Reg. Sess., HB4309
Nearby Sections
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Short title§ 55-10-10
Provisional remedies§ 55-10-11
Initiation of arbitration§ 55-10-14
Disclosure by arbitrator§ 55-10-15
Action by majority§ 55-10-17
Arbitration process§ 55-10-18
Representation by lawyer§ 55-10-21
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